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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.21, 146.31 and 92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.21, 146.31 and 92 is: 137.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.21 : 146.31 = 92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.21/146.31 = 92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.21x = 146.31 × 92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.21x = 13,460.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,460.52/98.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.06

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