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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.92, 153.04 and 97.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.92, 153.04 and 97.84 is: 146.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.92 : 153.04 = 97.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.92/153.04 = 97.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.92x = 153.04 × 97.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.92x = 14,973.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,973.43/101.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.91

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