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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.56, 192.49 and 92.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.56, 192.49 and 92.91 is: 128.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.56 : 192.49 = 92.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.56/192.49 = 92.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.56x = 192.49 × 92.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.56x = 17,884.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,884.25/139.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.15

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