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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.98, 148.49 and 38.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.98, 148.49 and 38.13 is: 57.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.98 : 148.49 = 38.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.98/148.49 = 38.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.98x = 148.49 × 38.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.98x = 5,661.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,661.18/98.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.20

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