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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.34, 192.32 and 97.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.34, 192.32 and 97.86 is: 135.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.34 : 192.32 = 97.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.34/192.32 = 97.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.34x = 192.32 × 97.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.34x = 18,819.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,819.95/139.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.07

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