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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.91, 220.41 and 98.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.91, 220.41 and 98.36 is: 147.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.91 : 220.41 = 98.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.91/220.41 = 98.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.91x = 220.41 × 98.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.91x = 21,678.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,678.43/146.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.56

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