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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.16, 208.98 and 96.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.16, 208.98 and 96.44 is: 144.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.16 : 208.98 = 96.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.16/208.98 = 96.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.16x = 208.98 × 96.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.16x = 20,154.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,154.03/139.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.83

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