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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.22, 151.04 and 98.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.22, 151.04 and 98.91 is: 147.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.22 : 151.04 = 98.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.22/151.04 = 98.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.22x = 151.04 × 98.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.22x = 14,939.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,939.37/101.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.59

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