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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.65, 147.42 and 98.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.65, 147.42 and 98.15 is: 135.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.65 : 147.42 = 98.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.65/147.42 = 98.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.65x = 147.42 × 98.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.65x = 14,468.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,468.54/106.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.66

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