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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.32, 149.34 and 98.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.32, 149.34 and 98.88 is: 147.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.32 : 149.34 = 98.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.32/149.34 = 98.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.32x = 149.34 × 98.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.32x = 14,766.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,766.74/100.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.20

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