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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.89, 148.38 and 55.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.89, 148.38 and 55.50 is: 83.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.89 : 148.38 = 55.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.89/148.38 = 55.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.89x = 148.38 × 55.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.89x = 8,234.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,234.33/98.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.27

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