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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.95, 148.46 and 38.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.95, 148.46 and 38.11 is: 57.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.95 : 148.46 = 38.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.95/148.46 = 38.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.95x = 148.46 × 38.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.95x = 5,657.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,657.81/98.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.18

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