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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.52, 147.80 and 55.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.52, 147.80 and 55.80 is: 83.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.52 : 147.80 = 55.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.52/147.80 = 55.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.52x = 147.80 × 55.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.52x = 8,247.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,247.24/98.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.71

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