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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.19, 146.61 and 88.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.19, 146.61 and 88.47 is: 132.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.19 : 146.61 = 88.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.19/146.61 = 88.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.19x = 146.61 × 88.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.19x = 12,970.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,970.80/98.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.09

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