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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.04, 146.93 and 72.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.04, 146.93 and 72.47 is: 108.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.04 : 146.93 = 72.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.04/146.93 = 72.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.04x = 146.93 × 72.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.04x = 10,646.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,646.92/98.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.60

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