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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.45, 212.06 and 98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.45, 212.06 and 98 is: 146.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.45 : 212.06 = 98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.45/212.06 = 98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.45x = 212.06 × 98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.45x = 20,781.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,781.88/141.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.92

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