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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.26, 150.54 and 98.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.26, 150.54 and 98.44 is: 147.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.26 : 150.54 = 98.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.26/150.54 = 98.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.26x = 150.54 × 98.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.26x = 14,819.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,819.16/100.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.81

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