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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.72, 201.46 and 98.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.72, 201.46 and 98.27 is: 146.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.72 : 201.46 = 98.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.72/201.46 = 98.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.72x = 201.46 × 98.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.72x = 19,797.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,797.47/134.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.95

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