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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.25, 192.22 and 83.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.25, 192.22 and 83.97 is: 115.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.25 : 192.22 = 83.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.25/192.22 = 83.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.25x = 192.22 × 83.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.25x = 16,140.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,140.50/139.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.91

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