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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98, 145.97 and 92.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98, 145.97 and 92.86 is: 138.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98 : 145.97 = 92.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98/145.97 = 92.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98x = 145.97 × 92.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98x = 13,554.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,554.31/98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.31

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