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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.41, 192.42 and 92.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.41, 192.42 and 92.81 is: 128.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.41 : 192.42 = 92.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.41/192.42 = 92.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.41x = 192.42 × 92.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.41x = 17,858.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,858.98/139.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.10

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