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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.22, 152.14 and 98.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.22, 152.14 and 98.92 is: 148.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.22 : 152.14 = 98.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.22/152.14 = 98.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.22x = 152.14 × 98.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.22x = 15,049.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,049.69/101.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.68

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