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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.27, 152.04 and 98.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.27, 152.04 and 98.03 is: 147.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.27 : 152.04 = 98.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.27/152.04 = 98.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.27x = 152.04 × 98.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.27x = 14,904.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,904.48/101.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.18

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