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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.94, 151.82 and 98.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.94, 151.82 and 98.35 is: 146.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.94 : 151.82 = 98.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.94/151.82 = 98.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.94x = 151.82 × 98.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.94x = 14,930.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,930.63/101.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.47

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