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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.47, 192.35 and 98.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.47, 192.35 and 98.00 is: 135.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.47 : 192.35 = 98.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.47/192.35 = 98.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.47x = 192.35 × 98.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.47x = 18,849.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,849.58/139.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.15

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