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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.98, 205.02 and 98.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.98, 205.02 and 98.34 is: 147.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.98 : 205.02 = 98.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.98/205.02 = 98.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.98x = 205.02 × 98.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.98x = 20,161.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,161.67/136.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.19

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