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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.33, 147.36 and 52.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.33, 147.36 and 52.71 is: 78.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.33 : 147.36 = 52.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.33/147.36 = 52.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.33x = 147.36 × 52.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.33x = 7,767.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,767.15/98.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.99

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