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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.17, 192.04 and 77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.17, 192.04 and 77 is: 106.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.17 : 192.04 = 77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.17/192.04 = 77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.17x = 192.04 × 77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.17x = 14,787.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,787.08/139.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.25

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