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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.12, 147.14 and 90.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.12, 147.14 and 90.80 is: 136.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.12 : 147.14 = 90.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.12/147.14 = 90.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.12x = 147.14 × 90.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.12x = 13,359.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,359.80/98.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.16

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