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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.56, 203.41 and 98.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.56, 203.41 and 98.35 is: 135.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.56 : 203.41 = 98.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.56/203.41 = 98.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.56x = 203.41 × 98.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.56x = 20,004.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,004.99/147.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.58

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