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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.55, 202.10 and 98.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.55, 202.10 and 98.71 is: 148.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.55 : 202.10 = 98.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.55/202.10 = 98.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.55x = 202.10 × 98.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.55x = 19,949.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,949.29/134.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.27

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