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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.60, 202.19 and 98.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.60, 202.19 and 98.73 is: 148.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.60 : 202.19 = 98.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.60/202.19 = 98.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.60x = 202.19 × 98.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.60x = 19,961.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,961.73/134.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.31

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