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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.20, 192.17 and 92.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.20, 192.17 and 92.64 is: 127.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.20 : 192.17 = 92.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.20/192.17 = 92.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.20x = 192.17 × 92.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.20x = 17,802.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,802.17/139.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.89

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