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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98 : 147 = 55.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98/147 = 55.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98x = 147 × 55.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98x = 8,121.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,121.75/98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.88

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