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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.87, 140.59 and 98.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.87, 140.59 and 98.68 is: 136.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.87 : 140.59 = 98.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.87/140.59 = 98.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.87x = 140.59 × 98.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.87x = 13,872.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,872.82/101.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.19

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