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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98, 147.03 and 73.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98, 147.03 and 73.67 is: 110.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98 : 147.03 = 73.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98/147.03 = 73.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98x = 147.03 × 73.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98x = 10,831.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,831.70/98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.53

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