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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.13, 147.12 and 52.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.13, 147.12 and 52.44 is: 78.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.13 : 147.12 = 52.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.13/147.12 = 52.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.13x = 147.12 × 52.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.13x = 7,714.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,714.97/98.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.62

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