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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.03, 191.90 and 83.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.03, 191.90 and 83.79 is: 115.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.03 : 191.90 = 83.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.03/191.90 = 83.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.03x = 191.90 × 83.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.03x = 16,079.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,079.51/139.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.66

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