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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.55, 140.16 and 98.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.55, 140.16 and 98.36 is: 135.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.55 : 140.16 = 98.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.55/140.16 = 98.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.55x = 140.16 × 98.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.55x = 13,786.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,786.14/101.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.76

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