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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.62, 204.99 and 98.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.62, 204.99 and 98.16 is: 135.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.62 : 204.99 = 98.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.62/204.99 = 98.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.62x = 204.99 × 98.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.62x = 20,121.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,121.82/148.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.39

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