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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.96, 208.37 and 98.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.96, 208.37 and 98.46 is: 147.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.96 : 208.37 = 98.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.96/208.37 = 98.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.96x = 208.37 × 98.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.96x = 20,515.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,515.62/138.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.64

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