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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.08, 220.25 and 98.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.08, 220.25 and 98.84 is: 148.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.08 : 220.25 = 98.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.08/220.25 = 98.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.08x = 220.25 × 98.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.08x = 21,768.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,768.66/147.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.01

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