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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.04, 148.78 and 98.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.04, 148.78 and 98.96 is: 147.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.04 : 148.78 = 98.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.04/148.78 = 98.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.04x = 148.78 × 98.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.04x = 14,723.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,723.27/100.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.17

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