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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98, 146.79 and 57.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98, 146.79 and 57.35 is: 85.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98 : 146.79 = 57.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98/146.79 = 57.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98x = 146.79 × 57.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98x = 8,418.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,418.41/98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.90

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