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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.98, 142.71 and 98.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.98, 142.71 and 98.58 is: 135.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.98 : 142.71 = 98.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.98/142.71 = 98.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.98x = 142.71 × 98.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.98x = 14,068.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,068.35/103.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.30

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