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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.24, 203.08 and 98.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.24, 203.08 and 98.14 is: 135.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.24 : 203.08 = 98.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.24/203.08 = 98.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.24x = 203.08 × 98.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.24x = 19,930.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,930.27/147.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.36

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