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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.10, 147.15 and 54.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.10, 147.15 and 54.74 is: 82.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.10 : 147.15 = 54.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.10/147.15 = 54.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.10x = 147.15 × 54.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.10x = 8,054.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,054.99/98.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.11

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