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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.24, 160.56 and 98.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.24, 160.56 and 98.74 is: 147.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.24 : 160.56 = 98.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.24/160.56 = 98.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.24x = 160.56 × 98.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.24x = 15,853.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,853.29/107.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.83

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