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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98, 146.72 and 67.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98, 146.72 and 67.36 is: 100.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98 : 146.72 = 67.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98/146.72 = 67.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98x = 146.72 × 67.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98x = 9,883.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,883.06/98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.85

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