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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.81, 204.98 and 98.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.81, 204.98 and 98.11 is: 146.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.81 : 204.98 = 98.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.81/204.98 = 98.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.81x = 204.98 × 98.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.81x = 20,109.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,109.75/136.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.99

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