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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.85, 202.37 and 98.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.85, 202.37 and 98.87 is: 148.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.85 : 202.37 = 98.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.85/202.37 = 98.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.85x = 202.37 × 98.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.85x = 20,006.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,006.82/134.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.36

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