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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.04, 162.06 and 98.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.04, 162.06 and 98.44 is: 147.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.04 : 162.06 = 98.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.04/162.06 = 98.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.04x = 162.06 × 98.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.04x = 15,953.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,953.19/108.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.66

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