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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.68, 204.51 and 98.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.68, 204.51 and 98.25 is: 147.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.68 : 204.51 = 98.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.68/204.51 = 98.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.68x = 204.51 × 98.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.68x = 20,093.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,093.11/136.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.01

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