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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.68, 147.96 and 68.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.68, 147.96 and 68.21 is: 102.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.68 : 147.96 = 68.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.68/147.96 = 68.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.68x = 147.96 × 68.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.68x = 10,092.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,092.35/98.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.27

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