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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.78, 146.70 and 55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.78, 146.70 and 55 is: 82.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.78 : 146.70 = 55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.78/146.70 = 55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.78x = 146.70 × 55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.78x = 8,068.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,068.50/97.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.52

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