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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.54, 147.74 and 69.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.54, 147.74 and 69.65 is: 104.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.54 : 147.74 = 69.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.54/147.74 = 69.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.54x = 147.74 × 69.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.54x = 10,290.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,290.09/98.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.43

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