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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.97, 148.53 and 38.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.97, 148.53 and 38.12 is: 57.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.97 : 148.53 = 38.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.97/148.53 = 38.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.97x = 148.53 × 38.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.97x = 5,661.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,661.08/98.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.20

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