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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.88, 220.12 and 98.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.88, 220.12 and 98.08 is: 146.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.88 : 220.12 = 98.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.88/220.12 = 98.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.88x = 220.12 × 98.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.88x = 21,589.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,589.37/146.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.99

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