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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.66, 150.96 and 98.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.66, 150.96 and 98.02 is: 134.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.66 : 150.96 = 98.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.66/150.96 = 98.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.66x = 150.96 × 98.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.66x = 14,797.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,797.10/109.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.94

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