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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.08, 191.68 and 89.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.08, 191.68 and 89.88 is: 123.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.08 : 191.68 = 89.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.08/191.68 = 89.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.08x = 191.68 × 89.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.08x = 17,228.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,228.20/139.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.87

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