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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.38, 147.96 and 98.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.38, 147.96 and 98.06 is: 135.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.38 : 147.96 = 98.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.38/147.96 = 98.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.38x = 147.96 × 98.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.38x = 14,508.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,508.96/107.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.12

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