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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.70, 148.08 and 71.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.70, 148.08 and 71.70 is: 107.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.70 : 148.08 = 71.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.70/148.08 = 71.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.70x = 148.08 × 71.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.70x = 10,617.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,617.34/98.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.57

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