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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.03, 146.67 and 82.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.03, 146.67 and 82.64 is: 123.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.03 : 146.67 = 82.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.03/146.67 = 82.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.03x = 146.67 × 82.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.03x = 12,120.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,120.08/98.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.64

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