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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.65, 192.83 and 98.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.65, 192.83 and 98.34 is: 135.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.65 : 192.83 = 98.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.65/192.83 = 98.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.65x = 192.83 × 98.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.65x = 18,962.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,962.90/139.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.79

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