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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.48, 192.55 and 92.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.48, 192.55 and 92.96 is: 128.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.48 : 192.55 = 92.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.48/192.55 = 92.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.48x = 192.55 × 92.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.48x = 17,899.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,899.45/139.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.33

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