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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.26, 150.66 and 98.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.26, 150.66 and 98.21 is: 135.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.26 : 150.66 = 98.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.26/150.66 = 98.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.26x = 150.66 × 98.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.26x = 14,796.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,796.70/109.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.43

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