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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.56, 192.60 and 92.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.56, 192.60 and 92.85 is: 128.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.56 : 192.60 = 92.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.56/192.60 = 92.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.56x = 192.60 × 92.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.56x = 17,882.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,882.91/139.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.14

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