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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.15, 203.15 and 98.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.15, 203.15 and 98.09 is: 135.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.15 : 203.15 = 98.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.15/203.15 = 98.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.15x = 203.15 × 98.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.15x = 19,926.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,926.49/147.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.42

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