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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.54, 192.61 and 98.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.54, 192.61 and 98.11 is: 135.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.54 : 192.61 = 98.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.54/192.61 = 98.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.54x = 192.61 × 98.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.54x = 18,896.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,896.97/139.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.42

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