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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.65, 208.13 and 98.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.65, 208.13 and 98.10 is: 147.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.65 : 208.13 = 98.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.65/208.13 = 98.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.65x = 208.13 × 98.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.65x = 20,417.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,417.06/138.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.26

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