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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.06, 150.73 and 98.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.06, 150.73 and 98.02 is: 146.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.06 : 150.73 = 98.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.06/150.73 = 98.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.06x = 150.73 × 98.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.06x = 14,774.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,774.55/101.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.20

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