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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.95, 193.23 and 98.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.95, 193.23 and 98.64 is: 136.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.95 : 193.23 = 98.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.95/193.23 = 98.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.95x = 193.23 × 98.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.95x = 19,060.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,060.21/139.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.19

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