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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.69, 144.52 and 98.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.69, 144.52 and 98.13 is: 135.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.69 : 144.52 = 98.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.69/144.52 = 98.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.69x = 144.52 × 98.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.69x = 14,181.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,181.75/104.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.46

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