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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.41, 204.61 and 98.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.41, 204.61 and 98.07 is: 147.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.41 : 204.61 = 98.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.41/204.61 = 98.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.41x = 204.61 × 98.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.41x = 20,066.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,066.10/136.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.10

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