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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.37, 139.05 and 98.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.37, 139.05 and 98.94 is: 135.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.37 : 139.05 = 98.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.37/139.05 = 98.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.37x = 139.05 × 98.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.37x = 13,757.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,757.61/101.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.72

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