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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.58, 192.65 and 84.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.58, 192.65 and 84.35 is: 116.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.58 : 192.65 = 84.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.58/192.65 = 84.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.58x = 192.65 × 84.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.58x = 16,248.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,248.64/139.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.42

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