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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.74, 204.04 and 98.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.74, 204.04 and 98.83 is: 136.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.74 : 204.04 = 98.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.74/204.04 = 98.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.74x = 204.04 × 98.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.74x = 20,165.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,165.27/147.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.49

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