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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.33, 203.25 and 98.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.33, 203.25 and 98.16 is: 135.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.33 : 203.25 = 98.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.33/203.25 = 98.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.33x = 203.25 × 98.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.33x = 19,951.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,951.02/147.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.42

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