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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.38, 153.24 and 98.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.38, 153.24 and 98.81 is: 147.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.38 : 153.24 = 98.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.38/153.24 = 98.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.38x = 153.24 × 98.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.38x = 15,141.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,141.15/102.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.89

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