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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.15, 139.48 and 98.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.15, 139.48 and 98.92 is: 136.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.15 : 139.48 = 98.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.15/139.48 = 98.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.15x = 139.48 × 98.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.15x = 13,797.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,797.36/101.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.40

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