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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.03, 147.71 and 98.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.03, 147.71 and 98.79 is: 136.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.03 : 147.71 = 98.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.03/147.71 = 98.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.03x = 147.71 × 98.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.03x = 14,592.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,592.27/107.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.34

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