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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.95, 193.17 and 98.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.95, 193.17 and 98.50 is: 135.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.95 : 193.17 = 98.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.95/193.17 = 98.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.95x = 193.17 × 98.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.95x = 19,027.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,027.25/139.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.96

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