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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.14, 137.90 and 98.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.14, 137.90 and 98.10 is: 135.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.14 : 137.90 = 98.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.14/137.90 = 98.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.14x = 137.90 × 98.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.14x = 13,527.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,527.99/100.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.09

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