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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.46, 151.08 and 98.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.46, 151.08 and 98.88 is: 147.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.46 : 151.08 = 98.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.46/151.08 = 98.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.46x = 151.08 × 98.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.46x = 14,938.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,938.79/101.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.24

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