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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.02, 202.84 and 97.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.02, 202.84 and 97.88 is: 135.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.02 : 202.84 = 97.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.02/202.84 = 97.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.02x = 202.84 × 97.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.02x = 19,852.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,852.72/147.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.04

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