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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.97, 148.59 and 94.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.97, 148.59 and 94.11 is: 141.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.97 : 148.59 = 94.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.97/148.59 = 94.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.97x = 148.59 × 94.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.97x = 13,983.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,983.80/98.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.29

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