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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.28, 146.61 and 92.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.28, 146.61 and 92.07 is: 137.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.28 : 146.61 = 92.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.28/146.61 = 92.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.28x = 146.61 × 92.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.28x = 13,498.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,498.38/98.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.35

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