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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98, 146.20 and 96.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98, 146.20 and 96.20 is: 143.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98 : 146.20 = 96.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98/146.20 = 96.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98x = 146.20 × 96.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98x = 14,064.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,064.44/98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.51

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