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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.16, 192.01 and 99.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.16, 192.01 and 99.82 is: 137.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.16 : 192.01 = 99.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.16/192.01 = 99.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.16x = 192.01 × 99.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.16x = 19,165.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,165.35/139.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.72

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