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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.05, 220.28 and 98.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.05, 220.28 and 98.33 is: 147.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.05 : 220.28 = 98.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.05/220.28 = 98.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.05x = 220.28 × 98.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.05x = 21,660.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,660.13/147.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.30

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