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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.55, 148.58 and 92.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.55, 148.58 and 92.67 is: 139.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.55 : 148.58 = 92.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.55/148.58 = 92.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.55x = 148.58 × 92.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.55x = 13,768.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,768.45/98.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.71

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