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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.15, 208.50 and 98.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.15, 208.50 and 98.50 is: 147.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.15 : 208.50 = 98.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.15/208.50 = 98.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.15x = 208.50 × 98.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.15x = 20,537.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,537.70/139.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.59

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