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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.78, 203.97 and 98.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.78, 203.97 and 98.70 is: 136.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.78 : 203.97 = 98.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.78/203.97 = 98.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.78x = 203.97 × 98.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.78x = 20,131.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,131.84/147.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.23

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