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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.51, 203.36 and 98.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.51, 203.36 and 98.46 is: 135.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.51 : 203.36 = 98.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.51/203.36 = 98.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.51x = 203.36 × 98.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.51x = 20,022.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,022.33/147.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.74

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