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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.71, 205.20 and 98.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.71, 205.20 and 98.24 is: 147.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.71 : 205.20 = 98.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.71/205.20 = 98.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.71x = 205.20 × 98.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.71x = 20,157.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,157.82/136.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.45

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