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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.93, 154.85 and 98.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.93, 154.85 and 98.77 is: 147.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.93 : 154.85 = 98.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.93/154.85 = 98.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.93x = 154.85 × 98.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.93x = 15,294.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,294.36/103.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.16

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