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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.26, 147.94 and 98.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.26, 147.94 and 98.54 is: 135.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.26 : 147.94 = 98.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.26/147.94 = 98.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.26x = 147.94 × 98.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.26x = 14,577.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,577.51/107.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.91

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