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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.84, 207.96 and 98.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.84, 207.96 and 98.12 is: 146.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.84 : 207.96 = 98.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.84/207.96 = 98.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.84x = 207.96 × 98.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.84x = 20,404.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,404.00/138.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.96

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