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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.08, 204.12 and 98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.08, 204.12 and 98 is: 147

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.08 : 204.12 = 98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.08/204.12 = 98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.08x = 204.12 × 98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.08x = 20,003.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,003.76/136.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147

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