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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.10, 208.92 and 98.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.10, 208.92 and 98.60 is: 148.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.10 : 208.92 = 98.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.10/208.92 = 98.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.10x = 208.92 × 98.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.10x = 20,599.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,599.51/139.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.09

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