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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.64, 140.13 and 98.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.64, 140.13 and 98.45 is: 135.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.64 : 140.13 = 98.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.64/140.13 = 98.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.64x = 140.13 × 98.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.64x = 13,795.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,795.66/101.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.73

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