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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.14, 192.03 and 83.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.14, 192.03 and 83.88 is: 115.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.14 : 192.03 = 83.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.14/192.03 = 83.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.14x = 192.03 × 83.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.14x = 16,107.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,107.48/139.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.76

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