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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.37, 192.18 and 97.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.37, 192.18 and 97.91 is: 135.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.37 : 192.18 = 97.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.37/192.18 = 97.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.37x = 192.18 × 97.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.37x = 18,816.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,816.34/139.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.01

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