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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.60, 147.96 and 69.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.60, 147.96 and 69.71 is: 104.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.60 : 147.96 = 69.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.60/147.96 = 69.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.60x = 147.96 × 69.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.60x = 10,313.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,313.55/98.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.61

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