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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.91, 157.44 and 98.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.91, 157.44 and 98.54 is: 147.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.91 : 157.44 = 98.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.91/157.44 = 98.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.91x = 157.44 × 98.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.91x = 15,513.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,513.35/104.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.87

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