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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.16, 147.23 and 92.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.16, 147.23 and 92.81 is: 139.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.16 : 147.23 = 92.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.16/147.23 = 92.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.16x = 147.23 × 92.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.16x = 13,664.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,664.42/98.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.21

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