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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.46, 151.34 and 98.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.46, 151.34 and 98.43 is: 146.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.46 : 151.34 = 98.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.46/151.34 = 98.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.46x = 151.34 × 98.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.46x = 14,895.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,895.90/101.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.82

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