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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.04, 203 and 98.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.04, 203 and 98.08 is: 135.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.04 : 203 = 98.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.04/203 = 98.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.04x = 203 × 98.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.04x = 19,910.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,910.24/147.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.41

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