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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.40, 147.44 and 55.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.40, 147.44 and 55.52 is: 83.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.40 : 147.44 = 55.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.40/147.44 = 55.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.40x = 147.44 × 55.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.40x = 8,185.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,185.87/98.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.19

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