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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.92, 220.26 and 98.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.92, 220.26 and 98.80 is: 148.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.92 : 220.26 = 98.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.92/220.26 = 98.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.92x = 220.26 × 98.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.92x = 21,761.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,761.69/146.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.12

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