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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.98, 150.47 and 94.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.98, 150.47 and 94.89 is: 141.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.98 : 150.47 = 94.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.98/150.47 = 94.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.98x = 150.47 × 94.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.98x = 14,277.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,277.62/100.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.39

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