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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.99, 193.12 and 98.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.99, 193.12 and 98.55 is: 135.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.99 : 193.12 = 98.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.99/193.12 = 98.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.99x = 193.12 × 98.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.99x = 19,031.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,031.98/139.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.95

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