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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.11, 208.46 and 98.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.11, 208.46 and 98.61 is: 147.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.11 : 208.46 = 98.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.11/208.46 = 98.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.11x = 208.46 × 98.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.11x = 20,554.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,554.71/139.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.76

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