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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.46, 192.48 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.46, 192.48 and 90.48 is: 124.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.46 : 192.48 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.46/192.48 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.46x = 192.48 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.46x = 17,415.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,415.59/139.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.88

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