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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.52, 208.94 and 98.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.52, 208.94 and 98.75 is: 147.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.52 : 208.94 = 98.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.52/208.94 = 98.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.52x = 208.94 × 98.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.52x = 20,631.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,631.29/139.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.88

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