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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.72, 148.01 and 68.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.72, 148.01 and 68.30 is: 102.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.72 : 148.01 = 68.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.72/148.01 = 68.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.72x = 148.01 × 68.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.72x = 10,108.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,108.51/98.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.40

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