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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98, 146.40 and 77.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98, 146.40 and 77.68 is: 116.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98 : 146.40 = 77.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98/146.40 = 77.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98x = 146.40 × 77.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98x = 11,372.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,372.35/98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.04

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