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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.03, 147.12 and 63.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.03, 147.12 and 63.82 is: 95.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.03 : 147.12 = 63.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.03/147.12 = 63.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.03x = 147.12 × 63.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.03x = 9,389.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,389.68/98.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.79

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