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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.72, 147.96 and 71.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.72, 147.96 and 71.64 is: 107.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.72 : 147.96 = 71.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.72/147.96 = 71.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.72x = 147.96 × 71.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.72x = 10,599.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,599.85/98.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.37

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