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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.49, 192.40 and 84.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.49, 192.40 and 84.13 is: 116.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.49 : 192.40 = 84.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.49/192.40 = 84.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.49x = 192.40 × 84.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.49x = 16,185.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,185.92/139.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.04

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