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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.03, 191.82 and 89.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.03, 191.82 and 89.85 is: 123.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.03 : 191.82 = 89.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.03/191.82 = 89.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.03x = 191.82 × 89.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.03x = 17,235.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,235.03/139.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.97

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