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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98, 146.69 and 52.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98, 146.69 and 52.23 is: 78.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98 : 146.69 = 52.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98/146.69 = 52.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98x = 146.69 × 52.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98x = 7,661.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,661.62/98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.18

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