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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.98, 193.24 and 96.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.98, 193.24 and 96.36 is: 133.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.98 : 193.24 = 96.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.98/193.24 = 96.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.98x = 193.24 × 96.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.98x = 18,620.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,620.61/139.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.02

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