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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.48, 192.45 and 84.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.48, 192.45 and 84.24 is: 116.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.48 : 192.45 = 84.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.48/192.45 = 84.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.48x = 192.45 × 84.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.48x = 16,211.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,211.99/139.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.23

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