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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.65, 150.54 and 98.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.65, 150.54 and 98.49 is: 147.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.65 : 150.54 = 98.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.65/150.54 = 98.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.65x = 150.54 × 98.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.65x = 14,826.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,826.68/100.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.31

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