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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.76, 203.82 and 98.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.76, 203.82 and 98.68 is: 136.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.76 : 203.82 = 98.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.76/203.82 = 98.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.76x = 203.82 × 98.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.76x = 20,112.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,112.96/147.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.12

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