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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.28, 155.66 and 98.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.28, 155.66 and 98.08 is: 147.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.28 : 155.66 = 98.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.28/155.66 = 98.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.28x = 155.66 × 98.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.28x = 15,267.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,267.13/103.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.82

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