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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.69, 192.96 and 98.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.69, 192.96 and 98.22 is: 135.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.69 : 192.96 = 98.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.69/192.96 = 98.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.69x = 192.96 × 98.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.69x = 18,952.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,952.53/139.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.68

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