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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.29, 192.27 and 98.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.29, 192.27 and 98.07 is: 135.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.29 : 192.27 = 98.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.29/192.27 = 98.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.29x = 192.27 × 98.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.29x = 18,855.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,855.92/139.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.37

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