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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.77, 150.24 and 98.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.77, 150.24 and 98.16 is: 146.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.77 : 150.24 = 98.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.77/150.24 = 98.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.77x = 150.24 × 98.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.77x = 14,747.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,747.56/100.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.35

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