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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.62, 147.71 and 95.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.62, 147.71 and 95.88 is: 143.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.62 : 147.71 = 95.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.62/147.71 = 95.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.62x = 147.71 × 95.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.62x = 14,162.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,162.43/98.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.61

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