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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.62, 152.92 and 98.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.62, 152.92 and 98.12 is: 146.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.62 : 152.92 = 98.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.62/152.92 = 98.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.62x = 152.92 × 98.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.62x = 15,004.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,004.51/102.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.21

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