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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.26, 147.34 and 52.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.26, 147.34 and 52.56 is: 78.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.26 : 147.34 = 52.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.26/147.34 = 52.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.26x = 147.34 × 52.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.26x = 7,744.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,744.06/98.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.81

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