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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.90, 204.04 and 98.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.90, 204.04 and 98.76 is: 136.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.90 : 204.04 = 98.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.90/204.04 = 98.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.90x = 204.04 × 98.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.90x = 20,151.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,151.32/147.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.25

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