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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.65, 205.28 and 98.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.65, 205.28 and 98.22 is: 147.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.65 : 205.28 = 98.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.65/205.28 = 98.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.65x = 205.28 × 98.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.65x = 20,162.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,162.11/136.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.55

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