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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.91, 147.96 and 89.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.91, 147.96 and 89.64 is: 134.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.91 : 147.96 = 89.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.91/147.96 = 89.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.91x = 147.96 × 89.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.91x = 13,263.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,263.13/98.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.09

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