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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.59, 147.70 and 55.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.59, 147.70 and 55.75 is: 83.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.59 : 147.70 = 55.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.59/147.70 = 55.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.59x = 147.70 × 55.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.59x = 8,234.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,234.28/98.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.52

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