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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.68, 192.61 and 98.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.68, 192.61 and 98.22 is: 135.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.68 : 192.61 = 98.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.68/192.61 = 98.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.68x = 192.61 × 98.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.68x = 18,917.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,917.66/139.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.44

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