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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.77, 147.84 and 68.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.77, 147.84 and 68.38 is: 102.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.77 : 147.84 = 68.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.77/147.84 = 68.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.77x = 147.84 × 68.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.77x = 10,109.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,109.30/98.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.35

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