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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.98, 154.46 and 100.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.98, 154.46 and 100.02 is: 150.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.98 : 154.46 = 100.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.98/154.46 = 100.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.98x = 154.46 × 100.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.98x = 15,449.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,449.09/102.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.02

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