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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.37, 192.40 and 86.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.37, 192.40 and 86.94 is: 120.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.37 : 192.40 = 86.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.37/192.40 = 86.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.37x = 192.40 × 86.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.37x = 16,727.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,727.04/139.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.02

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