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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.13, 143.42 and 98.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.13, 143.42 and 98.19 is: 135.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.13 : 143.42 = 98.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.13/143.42 = 98.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.13x = 143.42 × 98.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.13x = 14,081.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,081.92/104.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.23

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