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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.03, 191.80 and 89.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.03, 191.80 and 89.25 is: 123.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.03 : 191.80 = 89.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.03/191.80 = 89.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.03x = 191.80 × 89.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.03x = 17,116.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,116.74/139.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.12

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