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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.79, 148.19 and 55.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.79, 148.19 and 55.44 is: 83.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.79 : 148.19 = 55.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.79/148.19 = 55.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.79x = 148.19 × 55.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.79x = 8,214.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,214.91/98.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.15

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