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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.26, 146.96 and 87.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.26, 146.96 and 87.50 is: 130.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.26 : 146.96 = 87.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.26/146.96 = 87.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.26x = 146.96 × 87.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.26x = 12,857.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,857.83/98.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.86

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