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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.95, 209.79 and 98.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.95, 209.79 and 98.91 is: 148.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.95 : 209.79 = 98.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.95/209.79 = 98.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.95x = 209.79 × 98.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.95x = 20,750.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,750.33/139.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.27

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