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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.34, 203.24 and 98.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.34, 203.24 and 98.14 is: 135.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.34 : 203.24 = 98.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.34/203.24 = 98.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.34x = 203.24 × 98.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.34x = 19,945.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,945.97/147.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.37

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