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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.65, 140.34 and 98.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.65, 140.34 and 98.86 is: 136.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.65 : 140.34 = 98.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.65/140.34 = 98.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.65x = 140.34 × 98.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.65x = 13,874.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,874.01/101.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.49

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