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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.76, 147.94 and 62.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.76, 147.94 and 62.08 is: 92.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.76 : 147.94 = 62.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.76/147.94 = 62.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.76x = 147.94 × 62.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.76x = 9,184.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,184.12/98.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.99

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