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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.94, 141.35 and 98.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.94, 141.35 and 98.83 is: 137.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.94 : 141.35 = 98.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.94/141.35 = 98.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.94x = 141.35 × 98.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.94x = 13,969.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,969.62/101.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.04

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