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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.44, 192.36 and 98.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.44, 192.36 and 98.08 is: 135.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.44 : 192.36 = 98.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.44/192.36 = 98.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.44x = 192.36 × 98.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.44x = 18,866.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,866.67/139.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.30

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