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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.52, 147.34 and 61.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.52, 147.34 and 61.84 is: 92.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.52 : 147.34 = 61.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.52/147.34 = 61.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.52x = 147.34 × 61.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.52x = 9,111.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,111.51/98.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.48

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