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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.39, 202.61 and 98.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.39, 202.61 and 98.87 is: 147.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.39 : 202.61 = 98.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.39/202.61 = 98.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.39x = 202.61 × 98.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.39x = 20,032.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,032.05/135.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.96

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