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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.16, 140.22 and 98.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.16, 140.22 and 98.16 is: 136.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.16 : 140.22 = 98.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.16/140.22 = 98.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.16x = 140.22 × 98.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.16x = 13,764.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,764.00/101.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.06

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