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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.28, 203.08 and 98.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.28, 203.08 and 98.12 is: 135.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.28 : 203.08 = 98.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.28/203.08 = 98.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.28x = 203.08 × 98.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.28x = 19,926.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,926.21/147.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.29

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