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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.13, 143.37 and 98.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.13, 143.37 and 98.01 is: 134.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.13 : 143.37 = 98.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.13/143.37 = 98.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.13x = 143.37 × 98.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.13x = 14,051.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,051.69/104.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.94

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