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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.54, 147.69 and 71.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.54, 147.69 and 71.60 is: 107.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.54 : 147.69 = 71.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.54/147.69 = 71.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.54x = 147.69 × 71.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.54x = 10,574.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,574.60/98.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.31

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