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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.98, 139.40 and 71.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.98, 139.40 and 71.54 is: 98.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.98 : 139.40 = 71.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.98/139.40 = 71.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.98x = 139.40 × 71.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.98x = 9,972.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,972.68/100.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.76

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