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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.03, 146.86 and 90.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.03, 146.86 and 90.57 is: 135.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.03 : 146.86 = 90.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.03/146.86 = 90.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.03x = 146.86 × 90.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.03x = 13,301.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,301.11/98.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.68

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