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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.31, 192.24 and 90.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.31, 192.24 and 90.17 is: 124.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.31 : 192.24 = 90.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.31/192.24 = 90.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.31x = 192.24 × 90.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.31x = 17,333.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,333.32/139.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.43

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