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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.64, 150.93 and 98.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.64, 150.93 and 98.42 is: 147.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.64 : 150.93 = 98.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.64/150.93 = 98.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.64x = 150.93 × 98.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.64x = 14,853.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,853.78/100.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.59

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