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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.10, 191.89 and 97.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.10, 191.89 and 97.68 is: 134.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.10 : 191.89 = 97.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.10/191.89 = 97.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.10x = 191.89 × 97.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.10x = 18,743.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,743.10/139.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.75

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