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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.98, 154.67 and 98.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.98, 154.67 and 98.83 is: 148.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.98 : 154.67 = 98.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.98/154.67 = 98.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.98x = 154.67 × 98.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.98x = 15,285.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,285.90/102.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.43

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