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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.54, 192.60 and 87.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.54, 192.60 and 87.13 is: 120.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.54 : 192.60 = 87.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.54/192.60 = 87.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.54x = 192.60 × 87.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.54x = 16,781.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,781.24/139.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.26

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