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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.43, 192.37 and 84.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.43, 192.37 and 84.22 is: 116.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.43 : 192.37 = 84.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.43/192.37 = 84.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.43x = 192.37 × 84.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.43x = 16,201.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,201.40/139.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.20

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