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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.41, 192.29 and 98.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.41, 192.29 and 98.01 is: 135.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.41 : 192.29 = 98.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.41/192.29 = 98.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.41x = 192.29 × 98.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.41x = 18,845.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,845.85/139.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.18

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