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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.39, 203.45 and 98.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.39, 203.45 and 98.39 is: 135.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.39 : 203.45 = 98.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.39/203.45 = 98.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.39x = 203.45 × 98.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.39x = 20,015.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,015.94/147.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.80

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