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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.92, 149.11 and 90.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.92, 149.11 and 90.28 is: 136.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.92 : 149.11 = 90.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.92/149.11 = 90.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.92x = 149.11 × 90.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.92x = 13,461.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,461.65/98.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.09

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