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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.94, 148.47 and 53.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.94, 148.47 and 53.31 is: 79.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.94 : 148.47 = 53.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.94/148.47 = 53.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.94x = 148.47 × 53.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.94x = 7,914.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,914.46/98.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.99

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