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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.76, 150.18 and 98.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.76, 150.18 and 98.20 is: 146.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.76 : 150.18 = 98.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.76/150.18 = 98.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.76x = 150.18 × 98.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.76x = 14,747.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,747.68/100.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.36

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