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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.86, 204.02 and 98.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.86, 204.02 and 98.74 is: 136.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.86 : 204.02 = 98.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.86/204.02 = 98.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.86x = 204.02 × 98.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.86x = 20,144.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,144.93/147.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.24

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