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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.42, 147.47 and 55.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.42, 147.47 and 55.08 is: 82.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.42 : 147.47 = 55.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.42/147.47 = 55.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.42x = 147.47 × 55.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.42x = 8,122.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,122.37/98.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.53

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