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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.26, 149.55 and 98.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.26, 149.55 and 98.54 is: 136.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.26 : 149.55 = 98.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.26/149.55 = 98.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.26x = 149.55 × 98.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.26x = 14,736.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,736.66/108.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.12

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