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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.13, 151.94 and 98.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.13, 151.94 and 98.17 is: 146.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.13 : 151.94 = 98.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.13/151.94 = 98.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.13x = 151.94 × 98.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.13x = 14,915.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,915.82/102.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.05

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