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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.69, 202.09 and 98.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.69, 202.09 and 98.16 is: 147.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.69 : 202.09 = 98.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.69/202.09 = 98.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.69x = 202.09 × 98.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.69x = 19,836.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,836.15/134.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.28

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