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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.47, 204.18 and 98.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.47, 204.18 and 98.04 is: 146.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.47 : 204.18 = 98.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.47/204.18 = 98.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.47x = 204.18 × 98.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.47x = 20,017.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,017.81/136.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.68

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