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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.72, 147.94 and 74.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.72, 147.94 and 74.70 is: 111.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.72 : 147.94 = 74.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.72/147.94 = 74.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.72x = 147.94 × 74.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.72x = 11,051.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,051.12/98.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.94

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