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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.42, 147.31 and 92.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.42, 147.31 and 92.50 is: 138.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.42 : 147.31 = 92.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.42/147.31 = 92.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.42x = 147.31 × 92.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.42x = 13,626.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,626.18/98.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.45

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