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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.13, 146.92 and 75.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.13, 146.92 and 75.24 is: 112.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.13 : 146.92 = 75.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.13/146.92 = 75.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.13x = 146.92 × 75.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.13x = 11,054.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,054.26/98.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.65

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