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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.67, 204.51 and 98.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.67, 204.51 and 98.06 is: 146.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.67 : 204.51 = 98.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.67/204.51 = 98.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.67x = 204.51 × 98.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.67x = 20,054.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,054.25/136.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.73

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