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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.03, 146.17 and 94.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.03, 146.17 and 94.52 is: 140.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.03 : 146.17 = 94.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.03/146.17 = 94.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.03x = 146.17 × 94.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.03x = 13,815.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,815.99/98.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.94

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