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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.72, 147.89 and 72.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.72, 147.89 and 72.75 is: 108.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.72 : 147.89 = 72.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.72/147.89 = 72.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.72x = 147.89 × 72.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.72x = 10,759.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,759.18/98.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.99

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