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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.76, 203.96 and 98.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.76, 203.96 and 98.62 is: 136.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.76 : 203.96 = 98.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.76/203.96 = 98.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.76x = 203.96 × 98.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.76x = 20,114.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,114.54/147.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.13

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