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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.67, 147.78 and 55.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.67, 147.78 and 55.24 is: 82.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.67 : 147.78 = 55.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.67/147.78 = 55.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.67x = 147.78 × 55.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.67x = 8,163.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,163.00/98.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.73

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