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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.63, 161.76 and 98.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.63, 161.76 and 98.08 is: 147.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.63 : 161.76 = 98.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.63/161.76 = 98.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.63x = 161.76 × 98.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.63x = 15,865.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,865.38/107.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.41

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