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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.83, 148.98 and 92.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.83, 148.98 and 92.22 is: 139.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.83 : 148.98 = 92.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.83/148.98 = 92.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.83x = 148.98 × 92.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.83x = 13,738.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,738.33/98.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.02

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