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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.24, 161.25 and 98.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.24, 161.25 and 98.79 is: 148.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.24 : 161.25 = 98.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.24/161.25 = 98.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.24x = 161.25 × 98.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.24x = 15,929.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,929.89/107.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.54

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