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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.60, 203.76 and 98.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.60, 203.76 and 98.46 is: 135.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.60 : 203.76 = 98.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.60/203.76 = 98.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.60x = 203.76 × 98.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.60x = 20,062.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,062.21/147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.92

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