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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.65, 148.03 and 55.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.65, 148.03 and 55.32 is: 83.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.65 : 148.03 = 55.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.65/148.03 = 55.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.65x = 148.03 × 55.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.65x = 8,189.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,189.02/98.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.01

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