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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.76, 151.80 and 98.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.76, 151.80 and 98.70 is: 147.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.76 : 151.80 = 98.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.76/151.80 = 98.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.76x = 151.80 × 98.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.76x = 14,982.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,982.66/101.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.24

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