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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.52, 147.51 and 69.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.52, 147.51 and 69.54 is: 104.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.52 : 147.51 = 69.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.52/147.51 = 69.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.52x = 147.51 × 69.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.52x = 10,257.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,257.85/98.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.12

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