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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.14, 191.97 and 87.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.14, 191.97 and 87.42 is: 120.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.14 : 191.97 = 87.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.14/191.97 = 87.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.14x = 191.97 × 87.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.14x = 16,782.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,782.02/139.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.61

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