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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.61, 147.77 and 79.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.61, 147.77 and 79.26 is: 118.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.61 : 147.77 = 79.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.61/147.77 = 79.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.61x = 147.77 × 79.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.61x = 11,711.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,711.85/98.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.77

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