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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.56, 203.48 and 98.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.56, 203.48 and 98.45 is: 135.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.56 : 203.48 = 98.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.56/203.48 = 98.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.56x = 203.48 × 98.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.56x = 20,031.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,031.10/147.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.75

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