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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.68, 208.06 and 98.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.68, 208.06 and 98.18 is: 147.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.68 : 208.06 = 98.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.68/208.06 = 98.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.68x = 208.06 × 98.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.68x = 20,427.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,427.61/138.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.30

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