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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.66, 150.84 and 97.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.66, 150.84 and 97.74 is: 146.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.66 : 150.84 = 97.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.66/150.84 = 97.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.66x = 150.84 × 97.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.66x = 14,743.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,743.10/100.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.46

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