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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.36, 203.31 and 98.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.36, 203.31 and 98.28 is: 135.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.36 : 203.31 = 98.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.36/203.31 = 98.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.36x = 203.31 × 98.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.36x = 19,981.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,981.31/147.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.60

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