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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.22, 146.49 and 92.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.22, 146.49 and 92.10 is: 137.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.22 : 146.49 = 92.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.22/146.49 = 92.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.22x = 146.49 × 92.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.22x = 13,491.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,491.73/98.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.36

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