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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.51, 147.42 and 72.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.51, 147.42 and 72.77 is: 108.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.51 : 147.42 = 72.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.51/147.42 = 72.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.51x = 147.42 × 72.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.51x = 10,727.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,727.75/98.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.90

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