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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.67, 192.91 and 98.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.67, 192.91 and 98.36 is: 135.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.67 : 192.91 = 98.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.67/192.91 = 98.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.67x = 192.91 × 98.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.67x = 18,973.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,973.42/139.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.85

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