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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.11, 191.93 and 89.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.11, 191.93 and 89.97 is: 124.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.11 : 191.93 = 89.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.11/191.93 = 89.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.11x = 191.93 × 89.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.11x = 17,267.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,267.94/139.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.13

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