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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139, 191.77 and 83.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139, 191.77 and 83.76 is: 115.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139 : 191.77 = 83.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139/191.77 = 83.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139x = 191.77 × 83.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139x = 16,062.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,062.66/139
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.56

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