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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.40, 147.33 and 71.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.40, 147.33 and 71.13 is: 106.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.40 : 147.33 = 71.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.40/147.33 = 71.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.40x = 147.33 × 71.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.40x = 10,479.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,479.58/98.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.50

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