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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.48, 151.49 and 98.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.48, 151.49 and 98.52 is: 147.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.48 : 151.49 = 98.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.48/151.49 = 98.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.48x = 151.49 × 98.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.48x = 14,924.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,924.79/101.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.07

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