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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.16, 142.85 and 98.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.16, 142.85 and 98.90 is: 135.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.16 : 142.85 = 98.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.16/142.85 = 98.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.16x = 142.85 × 98.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.16x = 14,127.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,127.93/104.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.63

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