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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.07, 191.85 and 83.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.07, 191.85 and 83.83 is: 115.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.07 : 191.85 = 83.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.07/191.85 = 83.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.07x = 191.85 × 83.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.07x = 16,082.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,082.79/139.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.65

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