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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.37, 220.94 and 98.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.37, 220.94 and 98.64 is: 147.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.37 : 220.94 = 98.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.37/220.94 = 98.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.37x = 220.94 × 98.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.37x = 21,793.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,793.52/147.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.88

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