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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.22, 144.54 and 98.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.22, 144.54 and 98.70 is: 136.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.22 : 144.54 = 98.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.22/144.54 = 98.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.22x = 144.54 × 98.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.22x = 14,266.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,266.10/104.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.88

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