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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.44, 203.52 and 98.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.44, 203.52 and 98.33 is: 135.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.44 : 203.52 = 98.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.44/203.52 = 98.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.44x = 203.52 × 98.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.44x = 20,012.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,012.12/147.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.73

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