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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.19, 220.86 and 98.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.19, 220.86 and 98.32 is: 147.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.19 : 220.86 = 98.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.19/220.86 = 98.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.19x = 220.86 × 98.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.19x = 21,714.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,714.96/147.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.53

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