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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.06, 191.86 and 83.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.06, 191.86 and 83.78 is: 115.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.06 : 191.86 = 83.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.06/191.86 = 83.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.06x = 191.86 × 83.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.06x = 16,073.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,073.18/139.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.59

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