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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.95, 192.91 and 98.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.95, 192.91 and 98.39 is: 135.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.95 : 192.91 = 98.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.95/192.91 = 98.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.95x = 192.91 × 98.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.95x = 18,979.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,979.45/139.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.62

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