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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.90, 208.24 and 98.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.90, 208.24 and 98.50 is: 147.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.90 : 208.24 = 98.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.90/208.24 = 98.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.90x = 208.24 × 98.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.90x = 20,511.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,511.64/138.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.67

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