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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.57, 147.68 and 67.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.57, 147.68 and 67.24 is: 100.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.57 : 147.68 = 67.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.57/147.68 = 67.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.57x = 147.68 × 67.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.57x = 9,929.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,929.26/98.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.74

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