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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.68, 147.08 and 92.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.68, 147.08 and 92.56 is: 137.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.68 : 147.08 = 92.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.68/147.08 = 92.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.68x = 147.08 × 92.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.68x = 13,613.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,613.72/98.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.96

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