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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.18, 147 and 78.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.18, 147 and 78.74 is: 117.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.18 : 147 = 78.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.18/147 = 78.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.18x = 147 × 78.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.18x = 11,574.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,574.78/98.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.89

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