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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.15, 378.23 and 98.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.15, 378.23 and 98.09 is: 147.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.15 : 378.23 = 98.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.15/378.23 = 98.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.15x = 378.23 × 98.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.15x = 37,100.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,100.58/252.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.14

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