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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.63, 141.56 and 98.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.63, 141.56 and 98.35 is: 135.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.63 : 141.56 = 98.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.63/141.56 = 98.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.63x = 141.56 × 98.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.63x = 13,921.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,921.93/102.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.66

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