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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.29, 202.97 and 98.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.29, 202.97 and 98.41 is: 147.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.29 : 202.97 = 98.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.29/202.97 = 98.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.29x = 202.97 × 98.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.29x = 19,974.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,974.28/135.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.64

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