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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.26, 150.84 and 98.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.26, 150.84 and 98.46 is: 135.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.26 : 150.84 = 98.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.26/150.84 = 98.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.26x = 150.84 × 98.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.26x = 14,851.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,851.71/109.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.93

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