Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98, 147 and 55.25
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 98, 147 and 55.25 is: 82.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98 : 147 = 55.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98/147 = 55.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98x = 147 × 55.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98x = 8,121.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,121.75/98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82.88
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