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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.53, 147.68 and 47.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.53, 147.68 and 47.11 is: 70.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.53 : 147.68 = 47.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.53/147.68 = 47.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.53x = 147.68 × 47.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.53x = 6,957.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,957.20/98.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.61

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