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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98, 147.16 and 80.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98, 147.16 and 80.72 is: 121.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98 : 147.16 = 80.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98/147.16 = 80.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98x = 147.16 × 80.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98x = 11,878.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,878.76/98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.21

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