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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.05, 146.91 and 70.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.05, 146.91 and 70.91 is: 106.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.05 : 146.91 = 70.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.05/146.91 = 70.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.05x = 146.91 × 70.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.05x = 10,417.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,417.39/98.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.25

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