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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.81, 203.87 and 98.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.81, 203.87 and 98.63 is: 136.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.81 : 203.87 = 98.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.81/203.87 = 98.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.81x = 203.87 × 98.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.81x = 20,106.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,106.19/147.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.03

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