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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.64, 140.99 and 98.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.64, 140.99 and 98.00 is: 135.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.64 : 140.99 = 98.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.64/140.99 = 98.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.64x = 140.99 × 98.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.64x = 13,815.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,815.83/101.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.93

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