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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.79, 147.78 and 75.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.79, 147.78 and 75.71 is: 113.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.79 : 147.78 = 75.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.79/147.78 = 75.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.79x = 147.78 × 75.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.79x = 11,187.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,187.68/98.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.25

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