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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.13, 146.97 and 88.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.13, 146.97 and 88.37 is: 132.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.13 : 146.97 = 88.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.13/146.97 = 88.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.13x = 146.97 × 88.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.13x = 12,987.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,987.00/98.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.34

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