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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.98, 204.17 and 98.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.98, 204.17 and 98.87 is: 136.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.98 : 204.17 = 98.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.98/204.17 = 98.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.98x = 204.17 × 98.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.98x = 20,184.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,184.77/147.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.41

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