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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.58, 153.23 and 98.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.58, 153.23 and 98.34 is: 148.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.58 : 153.23 = 98.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.58/153.23 = 98.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.58x = 153.23 × 98.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.58x = 15,068.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,068.15/101.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.34

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