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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.85, 147.96 and 58.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.85, 147.96 and 58.14 is: 87.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.85 : 147.96 = 58.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.85/147.96 = 58.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.85x = 147.96 × 58.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.85x = 8,602.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,602.39/98.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.02

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