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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.50, 208.82 and 98.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.50, 208.82 and 98.80 is: 147.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.50 : 208.82 = 98.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.50/208.82 = 98.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.50x = 208.82 × 98.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.50x = 20,631.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,631.42/139.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.90

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