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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.47, 203.38 and 98.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.47, 203.38 and 98.42 is: 135.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.47 : 203.38 = 98.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.47/203.38 = 98.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.47x = 203.38 × 98.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.47x = 20,015.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,015.40/147.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.73

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