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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.61, 148.02 and 52.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.61, 148.02 and 52.95 is: 79.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.61 : 148.02 = 52.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.61/148.02 = 52.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.61x = 148.02 × 52.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.61x = 7,837.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,837.66/98.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.48

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