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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.11, 203.09 and 98.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.11, 203.09 and 98.06 is: 135.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.11 : 203.09 = 98.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.11/203.09 = 98.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.11x = 203.09 × 98.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.11x = 19,913.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,913.50/147.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.37

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