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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.69, 202.04 and 98.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.69, 202.04 and 98.84 is: 148.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.69 : 202.04 = 98.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.69/202.04 = 98.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.69x = 202.04 × 98.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.69x = 19,968.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,968.13/134.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.26

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