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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.87, 147.68 and 89.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.87, 147.68 and 89.22 is: 133.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.87 : 147.68 = 89.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.87/147.68 = 89.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.87x = 147.68 × 89.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.87x = 13,175.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,175.56/98.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.27

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