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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.51, 192.59 and 90.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.51, 192.59 and 90.43 is: 124.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.51 : 192.59 = 90.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.51/192.59 = 90.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.51x = 192.59 × 90.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.51x = 17,414.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,414.95/139.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.83

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