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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.72, 209.17 and 98.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.72, 209.17 and 98.45 is: 147.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.72 : 209.17 = 98.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.72/209.17 = 98.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.72x = 209.17 × 98.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.72x = 20,592.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,592.79/139.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.39

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