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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.40, 192.44 and 92.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.40, 192.44 and 92.80 is: 128.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.40 : 192.44 = 92.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.40/192.44 = 92.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.40x = 192.44 × 92.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.40x = 17,858.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,858.43/139.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.11

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