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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.10, 209.10 and 98.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.10, 209.10 and 98.80 is: 148.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.10 : 209.10 = 98.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.10/209.10 = 98.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.10x = 209.10 × 98.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.10x = 20,659.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,659.08/139.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.52

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