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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.94, 208.38 and 98.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.94, 208.38 and 98.24 is: 147.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.94 : 208.38 = 98.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.94/208.38 = 98.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.94x = 208.38 × 98.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.94x = 20,471.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,471.25/138.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.34

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