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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.41, 139.12 and 98.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.41, 139.12 and 98.25 is: 136.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.41 : 139.12 = 98.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.41/139.12 = 98.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.41x = 139.12 × 98.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.41x = 13,668.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,668.54/100.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.13

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