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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.05, 202.92 and 98.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.05, 202.92 and 98.02 is: 135.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.05 : 202.92 = 98.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.05/202.92 = 98.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.05x = 202.92 × 98.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.05x = 19,889.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,889.20/147.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.26

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