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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.95, 206.23 and 98.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.95, 206.23 and 98.70 is: 148.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.95 : 206.23 = 98.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.95/206.23 = 98.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.95x = 206.23 × 98.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.95x = 20,354.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,354.64/136.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.63

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