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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.27, 192.28 and 87.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.27, 192.28 and 87.59 is: 120.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.27 : 192.28 = 87.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.27/192.28 = 87.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.27x = 192.28 × 87.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.27x = 16,841.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,841.37/139.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.93

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