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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.35, 150.98 and 100.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.35, 150.98 and 100.18 is: 149.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.35 : 150.98 = 100.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.35/150.98 = 100.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.35x = 150.98 × 100.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.35x = 15,125.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,125.18/101.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.24

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