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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.55, 147.96 and 63.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.55, 147.96 and 63.90 is: 95.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.55 : 147.96 = 63.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.55/147.96 = 63.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.55x = 147.96 × 63.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.55x = 9,453.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,453.90/98.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.93

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