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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.12, 146.98 and 94.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.12, 146.98 and 94.69 is: 141.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.12 : 146.98 = 94.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.12/146.98 = 94.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.12x = 146.98 × 94.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.12x = 13,916.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,916.93/98.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.83

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