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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.16, 220.60 and 98.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.16, 220.60 and 98.96 is: 148.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.16 : 220.60 = 98.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.16/220.60 = 98.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.16x = 220.60 × 98.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.16x = 21,830.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,830.58/147.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.35

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