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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.49, 203.50 and 98.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.49, 203.50 and 98.44 is: 135.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.49 : 203.50 = 98.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.49/203.50 = 98.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.49x = 203.50 × 98.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.49x = 20,032.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,032.54/147.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.82

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