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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.83, 192.86 and 98.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.83, 192.86 and 98.37 is: 135.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.83 : 192.86 = 98.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.83/192.86 = 98.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.83x = 192.86 × 98.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.83x = 18,971.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,971.15/139.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.67

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