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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.95, 208.19 and 98.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.95, 208.19 and 98.31 is: 147.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.95 : 208.19 = 98.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.95/208.19 = 98.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.95x = 208.19 × 98.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.95x = 20,465.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,465.63/138.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.29

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