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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.59, 202.97 and 98.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.59, 202.97 and 98.88 is: 148.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.59 : 202.97 = 98.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.59/202.97 = 98.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.59x = 202.97 × 98.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.59x = 20,069.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,069.18/135.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.02

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