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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.94, 148.38 and 38.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.94, 148.38 and 38.06 is: 57.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.94 : 148.38 = 38.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.94/148.38 = 38.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.94x = 148.38 × 38.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.94x = 5,647.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,647.34/98.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.08

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