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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.10, 191.86 and 89.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.10, 191.86 and 89.96 is: 124.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.10 : 191.86 = 89.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.10/191.86 = 89.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.10x = 191.86 × 89.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.10x = 17,260.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,260.21/139.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.09

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