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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98, 147.02 and 96.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98, 147.02 and 96.80 is: 145.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98 : 147.02 = 96.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98/147.02 = 96.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98x = 147.02 × 96.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98x = 14,231.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,231.54/98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.22

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