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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.59, 147.82 and 34.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.59, 147.82 and 34.45 is: 51.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.59 : 147.82 = 34.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.59/147.82 = 34.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.59x = 147.82 × 34.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.59x = 5,092.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,092.40/98.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.65

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