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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.21, 513.34 and 98.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.21, 513.34 and 98.72 is: 148.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.21 : 513.34 = 98.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.21/513.34 = 98.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.21x = 513.34 × 98.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.21x = 50,676.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,676.04/342.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.08

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