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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.64, 161.52 and 98.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.64, 161.52 and 98.40 is: 147.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.64 : 161.52 = 98.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.64/161.52 = 98.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.64x = 161.52 × 98.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.64x = 15,893.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,893.57/107.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.65

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