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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.94, 148.41 and 79.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.94, 148.41 and 79.59 is: 119.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.94 : 148.41 = 79.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.94/148.41 = 79.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.94x = 148.41 × 79.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.94x = 11,811.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,811.95/98.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.39

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