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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.72, 147.99 and 55.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.72, 147.99 and 55.94 is: 83.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.72 : 147.99 = 55.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.72/147.99 = 55.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.72x = 147.99 × 55.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.72x = 8,277.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,277.98/98.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.86

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