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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.97, 192.99 and 98.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.97, 192.99 and 98.50 is: 135.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.97 : 192.99 = 98.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.97/192.99 = 98.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.97x = 192.99 × 98.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.97x = 19,009.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,009.52/139.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.81

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