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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.43, 192.38 and 84.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.43, 192.38 and 84.17 is: 116.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.43 : 192.38 = 84.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.43/192.38 = 84.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.43x = 192.38 × 84.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.43x = 16,191.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,191.24/139.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.13

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