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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.94, 204.14 and 98.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.94, 204.14 and 98.73 is: 136.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.94 : 204.14 = 98.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.94/204.14 = 98.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.94x = 204.14 × 98.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.94x = 20,154.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,154.25/147.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.24

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