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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.97, 148.52 and 38.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.97, 148.52 and 38.10 is: 57.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.97 : 148.52 = 38.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.97/148.52 = 38.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.97x = 148.52 × 38.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.97x = 5,659.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,659.05/98.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.18

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