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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.97, 151.22 and 98.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.97, 151.22 and 98.69 is: 147.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.97 : 151.22 = 98.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.97/151.22 = 98.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.97x = 151.22 × 98.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.97x = 14,923.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,923.15/100.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.81

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