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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.13, 192.02 and 83.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.13, 192.02 and 83.90 is: 115.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.13 : 192.02 = 83.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.13/192.02 = 83.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.13x = 192.02 × 83.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.13x = 16,110.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,110.48/139.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.79

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