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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.35, 203.28 and 98.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.35, 203.28 and 98.28 is: 135.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.35 : 203.28 = 98.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.35/203.28 = 98.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.35x = 203.28 × 98.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.35x = 19,978.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,978.36/147.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.58

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