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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.67, 201.80 and 98.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.67, 201.80 and 98.43 is: 147.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.67 : 201.80 = 98.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.67/201.80 = 98.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.67x = 201.80 × 98.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.67x = 19,862.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,862.68/134.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.49

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