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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.40, 147.58 and 55.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.40, 147.58 and 55.11 is: 82.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.40 : 147.58 = 55.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.40/147.58 = 55.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.40x = 147.58 × 55.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.40x = 8,133.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,133.13/98.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.65

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