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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.23, 154.98 and 98.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.23, 154.98 and 98.91 is: 148.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.23 : 154.98 = 98.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.23/154.98 = 98.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.23x = 154.98 × 98.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.23x = 15,329.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,329.07/103.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.49

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