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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.25, 191.95 and 99.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.25, 191.95 and 99.84 is: 137.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.25 : 191.95 = 99.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.25/191.95 = 99.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.25x = 191.95 × 99.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.25x = 19,164.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,164.16/139.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.62

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