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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.55, 192.66 and 92.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.55, 192.66 and 92.99 is: 128.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.55 : 192.66 = 92.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.55/192.66 = 92.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.55x = 192.66 × 92.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.55x = 17,915.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,915.94/139.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.38

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