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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.24, 203.21 and 98.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.24, 203.21 and 98.22 is: 135.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.24 : 203.21 = 98.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.24/203.21 = 98.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.24x = 203.21 × 98.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.24x = 19,958.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,958.80/147.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.55

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