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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.22, 146.66 and 90.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.22, 146.66 and 90.54 is: 135.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.22 : 146.66 = 90.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.22/146.66 = 90.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.22x = 146.66 × 90.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.22x = 13,278.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,278.60/98.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.19

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