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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.22, 147.33 and 95.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.22, 147.33 and 95.52 is: 143.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.22 : 147.33 = 95.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.22/147.33 = 95.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.22x = 147.33 × 95.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.22x = 14,072.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,072.96/98.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.28

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