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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.32, 202.98 and 98.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.32, 202.98 and 98.11 is: 135.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.32 : 202.98 = 98.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.32/202.98 = 98.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.32x = 202.98 × 98.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.32x = 19,914.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,914.44/147.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.18

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