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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.81, 203.98 and 98.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.81, 203.98 and 98.81 is: 136.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.81 : 203.98 = 98.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.81/203.98 = 98.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.81x = 203.98 × 98.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.81x = 20,155.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,155.26/147.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.36

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