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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.21, 192.24 and 94.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.21, 192.24 and 94.96 is: 131.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.21 : 192.24 = 94.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.21/192.24 = 94.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.21x = 192.24 × 94.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.21x = 18,255.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,255.11/139.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.13

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