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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.39, 139.78 and 98.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.39, 139.78 and 98.20 is: 135.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.39 : 139.78 = 98.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.39/139.78 = 98.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.39x = 139.78 × 98.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.39x = 13,726.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,726.69/101.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.38

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