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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.23, 192.03 and 89.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.23, 192.03 and 89.39 is: 123.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.23 : 192.03 = 89.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.23/192.03 = 89.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.23x = 192.03 × 89.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.23x = 17,166.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,166.38/139.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.30

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