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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98, 147 and 69.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98, 147 and 69.68 is: 104.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98 : 147 = 69.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98/147 = 69.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98x = 147 × 69.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98x = 10,242.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,242.96/98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.52

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