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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.17, 192.12 and 92.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.17, 192.12 and 92.58 is: 127.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.17 : 192.12 = 92.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.17/192.12 = 92.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.17x = 192.12 × 92.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.17x = 17,786.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,786.47/139.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.80

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