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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.99, 204.13 and 98.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.99, 204.13 and 98.93 is: 136.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.99 : 204.13 = 98.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.99/204.13 = 98.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.99x = 204.13 × 98.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.99x = 20,194.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,194.58/147.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.46

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