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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.24, 202.92 and 98.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.24, 202.92 and 98.61 is: 147.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.24 : 202.92 = 98.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.24/202.92 = 98.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.24x = 202.92 × 98.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.24x = 20,009.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,009.94/135.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.96

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