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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.65, 150.45 and 98.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.65, 150.45 and 98.22 is: 146.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.65 : 150.45 = 98.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.65/150.45 = 98.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.65x = 150.45 × 98.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.65x = 14,777.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,777.20/100.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.82

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