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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.47, 147.76 and 90.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.47, 147.76 and 90.95 is: 136.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.47 : 147.76 = 90.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.47/147.76 = 90.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.47x = 147.76 × 90.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.47x = 13,438.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,438.77/98.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.48

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