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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.94, 147.98 and 92.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.94, 147.98 and 92.02 is: 137.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.94 : 147.98 = 92.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.94/147.98 = 92.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.94x = 147.98 × 92.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.94x = 13,617.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,617.12/98.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.63

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