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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.06, 146.88 and 90.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.06, 146.88 and 90.43 is: 135.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.06 : 146.88 = 90.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.06/146.88 = 90.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.06x = 146.88 × 90.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.06x = 13,281.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,281.99/98.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.45

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