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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.34, 140.39 and 98.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.34, 140.39 and 98.95 is: 137.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.34 : 140.39 = 98.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.34/140.39 = 98.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.34x = 140.39 × 98.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.34x = 13,891.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,891.59/101.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.08

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