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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.35, 203.27 and 98.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.35, 203.27 and 98.16 is: 135.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.35 : 203.27 = 98.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.35/203.27 = 98.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.35x = 203.27 × 98.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.35x = 19,952.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,952.49/147.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.41

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