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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.09, 191.96 and 76.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.09, 191.96 and 76.92 is: 106.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.09 : 191.96 = 76.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.09/191.96 = 76.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.09x = 191.96 × 76.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.09x = 14,765.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,765.56/139.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.16

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