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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.96, 148.48 and 38.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.96, 148.48 and 38.16 is: 57.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.96 : 148.48 = 38.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.96/148.48 = 38.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.96x = 148.48 × 38.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.96x = 5,666.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,666.00/98.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.26

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