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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.64, 148.01 and 55.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.64, 148.01 and 55.31 is: 82.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.64 : 148.01 = 55.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.64/148.01 = 55.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.64x = 148.01 × 55.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.64x = 8,185.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,185.42/98.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.98

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