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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.98, 209.88 and 96.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.98, 209.88 and 96.69 is: 144.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.98 : 209.88 = 96.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.98/209.88 = 96.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.98x = 209.88 × 96.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.98x = 20,293.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,293.30/139.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.97

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