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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.40, 203.59 and 98.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.40, 203.59 and 98.20 is: 135.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.40 : 203.59 = 98.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.40/203.59 = 98.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.40x = 203.59 × 98.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.40x = 19,992.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,992.54/147.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.63

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