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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.73, 148.12 and 53.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.73, 148.12 and 53.05 is: 79.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.73 : 148.12 = 53.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.73/148.12 = 53.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.73x = 148.12 × 53.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.73x = 7,857.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,857.77/98.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.59

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