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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.21, 146.97 and 54.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.21, 146.97 and 54.22 is: 81.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.21 : 146.97 = 54.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.21/146.97 = 54.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.21x = 146.97 × 54.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.21x = 7,968.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,968.55/98.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.14

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