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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.02, 191.84 and 89.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.02, 191.84 and 89.88 is: 124.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.02 : 191.84 = 89.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.02/191.84 = 89.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.02x = 191.84 × 89.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.02x = 17,242.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,242.58/139.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.03

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