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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.26, 201.66 and 98.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.26, 201.66 and 98.08 is: 147.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.26 : 201.66 = 98.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.26/201.66 = 98.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.26x = 201.66 × 98.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.26x = 19,778.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,778.81/134.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.32

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