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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.16, 192.08 and 87.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.16, 192.08 and 87.44 is: 120.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.16 : 192.08 = 87.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.16/192.08 = 87.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.16x = 192.08 × 87.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.16x = 16,795.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,795.48/139.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.69

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