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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.03, 147.15 and 72.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.03, 147.15 and 72.28 is: 108.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.03 : 147.15 = 72.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.03/147.15 = 72.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.03x = 147.15 × 72.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.03x = 10,636.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,636.00/98.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.50

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