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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.66, 201.68 and 98.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.66, 201.68 and 98.50 is: 147.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.66 : 201.68 = 98.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.66/201.68 = 98.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.66x = 201.68 × 98.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.66x = 19,865.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,865.48/134.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.52

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