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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.22, 147 and 84.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.22, 147 and 84.45 is: 126.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.22 : 147 = 84.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.22/147 = 84.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.22x = 147 × 84.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.22x = 12,414.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,414.15/98.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.39

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