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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.71, 204.97 and 98.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.71, 204.97 and 98.17 is: 147.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.71 : 204.97 = 98.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.71/204.97 = 98.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.71x = 204.97 × 98.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.71x = 20,121.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,121.90/136.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.19

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