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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.42, 147.39 and 71.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.42, 147.39 and 71.08 is: 106.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.42 : 147.39 = 71.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.42/147.39 = 71.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.42x = 147.39 × 71.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.42x = 10,476.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,476.45/98.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.45

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