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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.77, 148.23 and 47.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.77, 148.23 and 47.52 is: 71.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.77 : 148.23 = 47.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.77/148.23 = 47.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.77x = 148.23 × 47.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.77x = 7,043.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,043.89/98.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.32

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