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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.16, 208.76 and 98.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.16, 208.76 and 98.51 is: 147.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.16 : 208.76 = 98.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.16/208.76 = 98.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.16x = 208.76 × 98.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.16x = 20,563.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,563.41/139.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.77

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