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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.14, 150.03 and 97.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.14, 150.03 and 97.98 is: 146.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.14 : 150.03 = 97.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.14/150.03 = 97.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.14x = 150.03 × 97.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.14x = 14,699.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,699.94/100.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.79

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