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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.44, 192.45 and 87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.44, 192.45 and 87 is: 120.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.44 : 192.45 = 87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.44/192.45 = 87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.44x = 192.45 × 87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.44x = 16,743.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,743.15/139.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.07

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