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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.59, 148.62 and 98.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.59, 148.62 and 98.37 is: 135.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.59 : 148.62 = 98.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.59/148.62 = 98.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.59x = 148.62 × 98.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.59x = 14,619.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,619.01/107.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.88

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