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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.87, 202.54 and 98.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.87, 202.54 and 98.87 is: 136.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.87 : 202.54 = 98.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.87/202.54 = 98.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.87x = 202.54 × 98.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.87x = 20,024.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,024.35/146.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.34

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