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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.92, 148.61 and 91.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.92, 148.61 and 91.40 is: 137.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.92 : 148.61 = 91.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.92/148.61 = 91.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.92x = 148.61 × 91.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.92x = 13,583.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,583.44/98.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.32

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