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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.75, 162.93 and 98.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.75, 162.93 and 98.61 is: 147.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.75 : 162.93 = 98.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.75/162.93 = 98.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.75x = 162.93 × 98.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.75x = 16,066.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,066.53/108.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.74

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