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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.52, 203.51 and 98.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.52, 203.51 and 98.41 is: 135.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.52 : 203.51 = 98.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.52/203.51 = 98.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.52x = 203.51 × 98.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.52x = 20,027.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,027.42/147.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.76

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