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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.17, 192.08 and 92.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.17, 192.08 and 92.55 is: 127.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.17 : 192.08 = 92.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.17/192.08 = 92.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.17x = 192.08 × 92.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.17x = 17,777.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,777.00/139.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.74

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