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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.07, 149.90 and 98.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.07, 149.90 and 98.86 is: 148.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.07 : 149.90 = 98.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.07/149.90 = 98.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.07x = 149.90 × 98.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.07x = 14,818.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,818.24/100.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.08

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