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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.61, 203.77 and 98.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.61, 203.77 and 98.52 is: 136.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.61 : 203.77 = 98.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.61/203.77 = 98.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.61x = 203.77 × 98.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.61x = 20,074.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,074.23/147.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.00

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