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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.21, 203.27 and 98.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.21, 203.27 and 98.13 is: 135.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.21 : 203.27 = 98.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.21/203.27 = 98.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.21x = 203.27 × 98.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.21x = 19,946.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,946.89/147.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.50

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