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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.10, 191.92 and 92.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.10, 191.92 and 92.50 is: 127.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.10 : 191.92 = 92.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.10/191.92 = 92.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.10x = 191.92 × 92.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.10x = 17,752.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,752.60/139.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.62

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