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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.17, 203.10 and 98.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.17, 203.10 and 98.13 is: 135.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.17 : 203.10 = 98.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.17/203.10 = 98.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.17x = 203.10 × 98.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.17x = 19,928.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,928.94/147.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.42

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