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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.30, 147.50 and 54.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.30, 147.50 and 54.95 is: 82.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.30 : 147.50 = 54.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.30/147.50 = 54.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.30x = 147.50 × 54.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.30x = 8,104.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,104.63/98.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.45

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