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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.13, 157.56 and 98.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.13, 157.56 and 98.38 is: 147.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.13 : 157.56 = 98.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.13/157.56 = 98.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.13x = 157.56 × 98.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.13x = 15,500.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,500.75/105.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.44

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