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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.38, 152.01 and 98.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.38, 152.01 and 98.02 is: 134.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.38 : 152.01 = 98.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.38/152.01 = 98.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.38x = 152.01 × 98.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.38x = 14,900.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,900.02/110.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.99

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