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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.69, 205.02 and 98.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.69, 205.02 and 98.53 is: 147.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.69 : 205.02 = 98.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.69/205.02 = 98.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.69x = 205.02 × 98.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.69x = 20,200.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,200.62/136.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.78

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