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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.32, 192.23 and 87.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.32, 192.23 and 87.58 is: 120.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.32 : 192.23 = 87.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.32/192.23 = 87.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.32x = 192.23 × 87.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.32x = 16,835.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,835.50/139.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.84

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