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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.08, 147.85 and 91.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.08, 147.85 and 91.47 is: 137.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.08 : 147.85 = 91.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.08/147.85 = 91.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.08x = 147.85 × 91.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.08x = 13,523.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,523.38/98.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.89

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