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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.06, 146.97 and 71.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.06, 146.97 and 71.10 is: 106.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.06 : 146.97 = 71.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.06/146.97 = 71.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.06x = 146.97 × 71.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.06x = 10,449.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,449.57/98.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.56

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