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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.16, 191.93 and 99.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.16, 191.93 and 99.74 is: 137.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.16 : 191.93 = 99.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.16/191.93 = 99.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.16x = 191.93 × 99.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.16x = 19,141.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,141.64/139.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.56

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