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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.53, 192.49 and 92.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.53, 192.49 and 92.21 is: 127.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.53 : 192.49 = 92.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.53/192.49 = 92.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.53x = 192.49 × 92.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.53x = 17,748.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,748.31/139.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.20

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