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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.52, 147.57 and 71.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.52, 147.57 and 71.61 is: 107.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.52 : 147.57 = 71.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.52/147.57 = 71.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.52x = 147.57 × 71.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.52x = 10,567.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,567.49/98.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.26

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