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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.07, 146.90 and 84.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.07, 146.90 and 84.44 is: 126.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.07 : 146.90 = 84.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.07/146.90 = 84.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.07x = 146.90 × 84.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.07x = 12,403.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,403.08/98.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.47

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