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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.61, 148.49 and 98.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.61, 148.49 and 98.39 is: 135.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.61 : 148.49 = 98.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.61/148.49 = 98.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.61x = 148.49 × 98.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.61x = 14,608.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,608.70/107.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.76

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