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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.14, 146.36 and 92.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.14, 146.36 and 92.75 is: 138.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.14 : 146.36 = 92.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.14/146.36 = 92.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.14x = 146.36 × 92.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.14x = 13,574.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,574.79/98.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.32

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