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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.09, 150.27 and 97.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.09, 150.27 and 97.98 is: 147.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.09 : 150.27 = 97.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.09/150.27 = 97.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.09x = 150.27 × 97.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.09x = 14,723.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,723.45/100.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.10

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