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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.45, 147 and 81.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.45, 147 and 81.27 is: 121.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.45 : 147 = 81.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.45/147 = 81.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.45x = 147 × 81.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.45x = 11,946.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,946.69/98.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.35

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