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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.20, 220.88 and 98.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.20, 220.88 and 98.49 is: 147.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.20 : 220.88 = 98.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.20/220.88 = 98.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.20x = 220.88 × 98.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.20x = 21,754.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,754.47/147.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.79

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