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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.27, 192.21 and 97.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.27, 192.21 and 97.88 is: 135.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.27 : 192.21 = 97.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.27/192.21 = 97.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.27x = 192.21 × 97.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.27x = 18,814.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,814.00/139.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.09

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