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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.71, 151.57 and 98.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.71, 151.57 and 98.31 is: 146.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.71 : 151.57 = 98.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.71/151.57 = 98.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.71x = 151.57 × 98.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.71x = 14,901.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,901.54/101.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.52

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