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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98, 146.94 and 52.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98, 146.94 and 52.32 is: 78.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98 : 146.94 = 52.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98/146.94 = 52.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98x = 146.94 × 52.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98x = 7,687.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,687.90/98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.45

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