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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.91, 154.26 and 98.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.91, 154.26 and 98.56 is: 147.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.91 : 154.26 = 98.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.91/154.26 = 98.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.91x = 154.26 × 98.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.91x = 15,203.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,203.87/102.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.74

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