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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.43, 192.39 and 84.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.43, 192.39 and 84.18 is: 116.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.43 : 192.39 = 84.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.43/192.39 = 84.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.43x = 192.39 × 84.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.43x = 16,195.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,195.39/139.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.15

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