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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.96, 147.56 and 92.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.96, 147.56 and 92.07 is: 137.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.96 : 147.56 = 92.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.96/147.56 = 92.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.96x = 147.56 × 92.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.96x = 13,585.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,585.39/98.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.29

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