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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.72, 208.12 and 98.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.72, 208.12 and 98.16 is: 147.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.72 : 208.12 = 98.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.72/208.12 = 98.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.72x = 208.12 × 98.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.72x = 20,429.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,429.06/138.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.27

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