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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.74, 202.20 and 98.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.74, 202.20 and 98.74 is: 148.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.74 : 202.20 = 98.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.74/202.20 = 98.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.74x = 202.20 × 98.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.74x = 19,965.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,965.23/134.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.18

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