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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.01, 191.85 and 89.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.01, 191.85 and 89.85 is: 124.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.01 : 191.85 = 89.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.01/191.85 = 89.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.01x = 191.85 × 89.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.01x = 17,238.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,238.61/139.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.01

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