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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.31, 192.23 and 83.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.31, 192.23 and 83.28 is: 114.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.31 : 192.23 = 83.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.31/192.23 = 83.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.31x = 192.23 × 83.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.31x = 16,009.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,009.53/139.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.92

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