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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.60, 221.30 and 98.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.60, 221.30 and 98.79 is: 148.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.60 : 221.30 = 98.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.60/221.30 = 98.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.60x = 221.30 × 98.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.60x = 21,861.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,861.73/147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.11

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