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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.55, 147.84 and 30.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.55, 147.84 and 30.07 is: 45.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.55 : 147.84 = 30.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.55/147.84 = 30.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.55x = 147.84 × 30.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.55x = 4,445.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,445.18/98.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.11

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