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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.45, 192.40 and 84.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.45, 192.40 and 84.19 is: 116.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.45 : 192.40 = 84.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.45/192.40 = 84.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.45x = 192.40 × 84.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.45x = 16,198.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,198.06/139.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.16

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