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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.93, 192.90 and 98.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.93, 192.90 and 98.36 is: 135.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.93 : 192.90 = 98.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.93/192.90 = 98.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.93x = 192.90 × 98.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.93x = 18,973.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,973.64/139.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.59

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