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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.02, 200.76 and 98.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.02, 200.76 and 98.02 is: 146.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.02 : 200.76 = 98.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.02/200.76 = 98.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.02x = 200.76 × 98.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.02x = 19,678.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,678.50/134.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.83

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