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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.28, 192.26 and 87.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.28, 192.26 and 87.52 is: 120.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.28 : 192.26 = 87.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.28/192.26 = 87.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.28x = 192.26 × 87.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.28x = 16,826.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,826.60/139.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.81

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