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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.54, 147.80 and 92.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.54, 147.80 and 92.60 is: 138.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.54 : 147.80 = 92.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.54/147.80 = 92.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.54x = 147.80 × 92.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.54x = 13,685.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,685.08/98.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.89

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