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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.29, 150.46 and 98.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.29, 150.46 and 98.01 is: 147.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.29 : 150.46 = 98.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.29/150.46 = 98.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.29x = 150.46 × 98.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.29x = 14,746.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,746.34/100.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.04

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