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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.75, 147.93 and 86.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.75, 147.93 and 86.60 is: 129.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.75 : 147.93 = 86.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.75/147.93 = 86.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.75x = 147.93 × 86.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.75x = 12,810.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,810.78/98.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.73

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