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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.35, 203.35 and 98.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.35, 203.35 and 98.32 is: 135.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.35 : 203.35 = 98.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.35/203.35 = 98.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.35x = 203.35 × 98.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.35x = 19,993.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,993.37/147.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.69

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