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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.51, 146.89 and 96.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.51, 146.89 and 96.69 is: 144.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.51 : 146.89 = 96.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.51/146.89 = 96.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.51x = 146.89 × 96.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.51x = 14,202.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,202.31/98.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.17

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