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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.70, 147.54 and 96.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.70, 147.54 and 96.41 is: 144.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.70 : 147.54 = 96.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.70/147.54 = 96.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.70x = 147.54 × 96.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.70x = 14,223.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,223.59/98.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.11

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