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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.69, 151.33 and 98.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.69, 151.33 and 98.40 is: 146.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.69 : 151.33 = 98.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.69/151.33 = 98.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.69x = 151.33 × 98.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.69x = 14,890.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,890.63/101.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.44

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