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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.36, 147.40 and 55.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.36, 147.40 and 55.52 is: 83.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.36 : 147.40 = 55.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.36/147.40 = 55.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.36x = 147.40 × 55.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.36x = 8,183.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,183.65/98.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.20

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