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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.13, 155.84 and 98.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.13, 155.84 and 98.37 is: 147.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.13 : 155.84 = 98.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.13/155.84 = 98.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.13x = 155.84 × 98.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.13x = 15,329.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,329.49/104.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.21

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