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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.24, 147.42 and 96.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.24, 147.42 and 96.44 is: 144.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.24 : 147.42 = 96.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.24/147.42 = 96.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.24x = 147.42 × 96.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.24x = 14,217.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,217.18/98.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.72

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