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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.40, 147.34 and 72.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.40, 147.34 and 72.66 is: 108.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.40 : 147.34 = 72.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.40/147.34 = 72.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.40x = 147.34 × 72.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.40x = 10,705.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,705.72/98.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.80

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