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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.08, 203.03 and 98.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.08, 203.03 and 98.03 is: 135.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.08 : 203.03 = 98.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.08/203.03 = 98.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.08x = 203.03 × 98.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.08x = 19,903.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,903.78/147.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.32

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