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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.65, 147.02 and 98.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.65, 147.02 and 98.55 is: 135.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.65 : 147.02 = 98.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.65/147.02 = 98.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.65x = 147.02 × 98.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.65x = 14,488.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,488.33/106.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.85

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