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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.95, 193.06 and 98.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.95, 193.06 and 98.53 is: 135.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.95 : 193.06 = 98.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.95/193.06 = 98.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.95x = 193.06 × 98.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.95x = 19,021.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,021.24/139.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.92

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