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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.87, 149 and 98.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.87, 149 and 98.13 is: 135.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.87 : 149 = 98.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.87/149 = 98.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.87x = 149 × 98.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.87x = 14,621.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,621.37/107.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.55

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