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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.68, 192.62 and 98.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.68, 192.62 and 98.16 is: 135.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.68 : 192.62 = 98.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.68/192.62 = 98.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.68x = 192.62 × 98.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.68x = 18,907.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,907.58/139.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.36

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