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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98, 146.76 and 94.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98, 146.76 and 94.51 is: 141.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98 : 146.76 = 94.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98/146.76 = 94.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98x = 146.76 × 94.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98x = 13,870.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,870.29/98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.53

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