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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.18, 192.08 and 92.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.18, 192.08 and 92.62 is: 127.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.18 : 192.08 = 92.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.18/192.08 = 92.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.18x = 192.08 × 92.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.18x = 17,790.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,790.45/139.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.82

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