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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.98, 209.60 and 96.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.98, 209.60 and 96.54 is: 144.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.98 : 209.60 = 96.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.98/209.60 = 96.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.98x = 209.60 × 96.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.98x = 20,234.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,234.30/139.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.55

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