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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.59, 147.96 and 37.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.59, 147.96 and 37.76 is: 56.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.59 : 147.96 = 37.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.59/147.96 = 37.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.59x = 147.96 × 37.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.59x = 5,587.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,587.12/98.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.67

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