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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.03, 146.90 and 75.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.03, 146.90 and 75.12 is: 112.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.03 : 146.90 = 75.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.03/146.90 = 75.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.03x = 146.90 × 75.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.03x = 11,034.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,034.75/98.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.57

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