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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.21, 203.03 and 98.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.21, 203.03 and 98.00 is: 135.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.21 : 203.03 = 98.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.21/203.03 = 98.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.21x = 203.03 × 98.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.21x = 19,895.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,895.43/147.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.15

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