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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.26, 208.64 and 98.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.26, 208.64 and 98.76 is: 147.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.26 : 208.64 = 98.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.26/208.64 = 98.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.26x = 208.64 × 98.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.26x = 20,605.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,605.29/139.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.96

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