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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.12, 147.38 and 67.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.12, 147.38 and 67.74 is: 101.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.12 : 147.38 = 67.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.12/147.38 = 67.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.12x = 147.38 × 67.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.12x = 9,983.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,983.18/98.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.75

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