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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.08, 220.50 and 98.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.08, 220.50 and 98.96 is: 148.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.08 : 220.50 = 98.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.08/220.50 = 98.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.08x = 220.50 × 98.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.08x = 21,820.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,820.68/147.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.36

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