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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.56, 152.07 and 98.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.56, 152.07 and 98.14 is: 146.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.56 : 152.07 = 98.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.56/152.07 = 98.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.56x = 152.07 × 98.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.56x = 14,924.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,924.15/101.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.95

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