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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.39, 192.40 and 97.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.39, 192.40 and 97.95 is: 135.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.39 : 192.40 = 97.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.39/192.40 = 97.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.39x = 192.40 × 97.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.39x = 18,846.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,846.06/139.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.21

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