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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.02, 191.81 and 83.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.02, 191.81 and 83.73 is: 115.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.02 : 191.81 = 83.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.02/191.81 = 83.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.02x = 191.81 × 83.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.02x = 16,059.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,059.83/139.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.52

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