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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.12, 147.86 and 92.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.12, 147.86 and 92.04 is: 138.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.12 : 147.86 = 92.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.12/147.86 = 92.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.12x = 147.86 × 92.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.12x = 13,609.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,609.03/98.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.70

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