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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.79, 147.97 and 55.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.79, 147.97 and 55.95 is: 83.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.79 : 147.97 = 55.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.79/147.97 = 55.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.79x = 147.97 × 55.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.79x = 8,278.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,278.92/98.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.80

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