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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.97, 148.45 and 55.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.97, 148.45 and 55.63 is: 83.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.97 : 148.45 = 55.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.97/148.45 = 55.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.97x = 148.45 × 55.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.97x = 8,258.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,258.27/98.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.44

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