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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.44, 139.80 and 98.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.44, 139.80 and 98.92 is: 136.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.44 : 139.80 = 98.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.44/139.80 = 98.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.44x = 139.80 × 98.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.44x = 13,829.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,829.02/101.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.33

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