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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.16, 147.39 and 61.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.16, 147.39 and 61.83 is: 92.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.16 : 147.39 = 61.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.16/147.39 = 61.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.16x = 147.39 × 61.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.16x = 9,112.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,112.80/98.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.83

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