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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.66, 203.94 and 98.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.66, 203.94 and 98.44 is: 135.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.66 : 203.94 = 98.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.66/203.94 = 98.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.66x = 203.94 × 98.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.66x = 20,075.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,075.85/147.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.96

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