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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.16, 146.97 and 81.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.16, 146.97 and 81.96 is: 122.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.16 : 146.97 = 81.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.16/146.97 = 81.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.16x = 146.97 × 81.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.16x = 12,045.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,045.66/98.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.71

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