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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.19, 190.60 and 98.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.19, 190.60 and 98.24 is: 135.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.19 : 190.60 = 98.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.19/190.60 = 98.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.19x = 190.60 × 98.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.19x = 18,724.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,724.77/138.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.50

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