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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.54, 204.45 and 98.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.54, 204.45 and 98.07 is: 146.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.54 : 204.45 = 98.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.54/204.45 = 98.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.54x = 204.45 × 98.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.54x = 20,050.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,050.41/136.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.85

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