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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.52, 192.44 and 89.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.52, 192.44 and 89.71 is: 123.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.52 : 192.44 = 89.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.52/192.44 = 89.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.52x = 192.44 × 89.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.52x = 17,263.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,263.54/139.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.73

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