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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.53, 192.50 and 92.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.53, 192.50 and 92.85 is: 128.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.53 : 192.50 = 92.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.53/192.50 = 92.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.53x = 192.50 × 92.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.53x = 17,873.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,873.16/139.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.10

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