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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.03, 191.87 and 83.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.03, 191.87 and 83.77 is: 115.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.03 : 191.87 = 83.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.03/191.87 = 83.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.03x = 191.87 × 83.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.03x = 16,073.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,073.40/139.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.61

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