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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.12, 146.81 and 59.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.12, 146.81 and 59.46 is: 88.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.12 : 146.81 = 59.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.12/146.81 = 59.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.12x = 146.81 × 59.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.12x = 8,729.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,729.03/98.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.97

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