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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.47, 192.48 and 84.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.47, 192.48 and 84.21 is: 116.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.47 : 192.48 = 84.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.47/192.48 = 84.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.47x = 192.48 × 84.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.47x = 16,208.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,208.32/139.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.21

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