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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.76, 153.41 and 98.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.76, 153.41 and 98.92 is: 147.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.76 : 153.41 = 98.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.76/153.41 = 98.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.76x = 153.41 × 98.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.76x = 15,175.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,175.32/102.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.68

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