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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.75, 192.80 and 98.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.75, 192.80 and 98.29 is: 135.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.75 : 192.80 = 98.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.75/192.80 = 98.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.75x = 192.80 × 98.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.75x = 18,950.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,950.31/139.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.60

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