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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.91, 205.18 and 98.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.91, 205.18 and 98.17 is: 147.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.91 : 205.18 = 98.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.91/205.18 = 98.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.91x = 205.18 × 98.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.91x = 20,141.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,141.76/136.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.11

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