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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.89, 205.07 and 98.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.89, 205.07 and 98.28 is: 147.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.89 : 205.07 = 98.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.89/205.07 = 98.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.89x = 205.07 × 98.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.89x = 20,153.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,153.79/136.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.23

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