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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.49, 192.35 and 98.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.49, 192.35 and 98.03 is: 135.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.49 : 192.35 = 98.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.49/192.35 = 98.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.49x = 192.35 × 98.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.49x = 18,856.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,856.07/139.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.18

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