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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.44, 147.51 and 68.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.44, 147.51 and 68.20 is: 102.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.44 : 147.51 = 68.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.44/147.51 = 68.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.44x = 147.51 × 68.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.44x = 10,059.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,059.81/98.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.19

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