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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.51, 150.46 and 97.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.51, 150.46 and 97.88 is: 146.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.51 : 150.46 = 97.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.51/150.46 = 97.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.51x = 150.46 × 97.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.51x = 14,726.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,726.03/100.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.52

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