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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.66, 140.37 and 98.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.66, 140.37 and 98.39 is: 135.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.66 : 140.37 = 98.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.66/140.37 = 98.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.66x = 140.37 × 98.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.66x = 13,811.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,811.42/101.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.85

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