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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.25, 147.38 and 55.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.25, 147.38 and 55.50 is: 83.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.25 : 147.38 = 55.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.25/147.38 = 55.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.25x = 147.38 × 55.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.25x = 8,179.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,179.59/98.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.25

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