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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.66, 203.83 and 98.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.66, 203.83 and 98.66 is: 136.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.66 : 203.83 = 98.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.66/203.83 = 98.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.66x = 203.83 × 98.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.66x = 20,109.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,109.87/147.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.19

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