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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.46, 146.91 and 92.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.46, 146.91 and 92.66 is: 138.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.46 : 146.91 = 92.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.46/146.91 = 92.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.46x = 146.91 × 92.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.46x = 13,611.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,611.95/98.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.25

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