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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.67, 162.08 and 98.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.67, 162.08 and 98.10 is: 147.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.67 : 162.08 = 98.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.67/162.08 = 98.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.67x = 162.08 × 98.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.67x = 15,899.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,899.91/107.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.68

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