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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.84, 147.55 and 91.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.84, 147.55 and 91.22 is: 136.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.84 : 147.55 = 91.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.84/147.55 = 91.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.84x = 147.55 × 91.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.84x = 13,459.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,459.51/98.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.17

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