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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.90, 138.35 and 98.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.90, 138.35 and 98.47 is: 135.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.90 : 138.35 = 98.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.90/138.35 = 98.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.90x = 138.35 × 98.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.90x = 13,623.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,623.32/100.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.02

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