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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.97, 204.32 and 98.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.97, 204.32 and 98.31 is: 135.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.97 : 204.32 = 98.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.97/204.32 = 98.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.97x = 204.32 × 98.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.97x = 20,087.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,087.71/147.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.75

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