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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.69, 203.74 and 98.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.69, 203.74 and 98.64 is: 136.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.69 : 203.74 = 98.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.69/203.74 = 98.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.69x = 203.74 × 98.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.69x = 20,096.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,096.67/147.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.07

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