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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.40, 140.96 and 98.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.40, 140.96 and 98.40 is: 135.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.40 : 140.96 = 98.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.40/140.96 = 98.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.40x = 140.96 × 98.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.40x = 13,870.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,870.46/102.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.45

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