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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.68, 203.72 and 98.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.68, 203.72 and 98.54 is: 135.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.68 : 203.72 = 98.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.68/203.72 = 98.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.68x = 203.72 × 98.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.68x = 20,074.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,074.57/147.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.93

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