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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.72, 147.90 and 58.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.72, 147.90 and 58.13 is: 87.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.72 : 147.90 = 58.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.72/147.90 = 58.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.72x = 147.90 × 58.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.72x = 8,597.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,597.43/98.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.09

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