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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.12, 220.50 and 98.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.12, 220.50 and 98.88 is: 148.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.12 : 220.50 = 98.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.12/220.50 = 98.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.12x = 220.50 × 98.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.12x = 21,803.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,803.04/147.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.20

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