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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.65, 201.98 and 98.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.65, 201.98 and 98.47 is: 147.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.65 : 201.98 = 98.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.65/201.98 = 98.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.65x = 201.98 × 98.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.65x = 19,888.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,888.97/134.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.71

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