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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.03, 191.83 and 87.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.03, 191.83 and 87.25 is: 120.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.03 : 191.83 = 87.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.03/191.83 = 87.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.03x = 191.83 × 87.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.03x = 16,737.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,737.17/139.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.39

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