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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.58, 192.37 and 98.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.58, 192.37 and 98.05 is: 135.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.58 : 192.37 = 98.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.58/192.37 = 98.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.58x = 192.37 × 98.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.58x = 18,861.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,861.88/139.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.13

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