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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.98, 150.08 and 102.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.98, 150.08 and 102.98 is: 141.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.98 : 150.08 = 102.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.98/150.08 = 102.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.98x = 150.08 × 102.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.98x = 15,455.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,455.24/108.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.82

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