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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104, 155.64 and 98.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104, 155.64 and 98.09 is: 146.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104 : 155.64 = 98.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104/155.64 = 98.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104x = 155.64 × 98.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104x = 15,265.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,265.95/104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.79

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