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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107, 147.55 and 98.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107, 147.55 and 98.56 is: 135.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107 : 147.55 = 98.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107/147.55 = 98.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107x = 147.55 × 98.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107x = 14,542.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,542.53/107
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.91

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