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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.59, 192.63 and 84.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.59, 192.63 and 84.29 is: 116.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.59 : 192.63 = 84.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.59/192.63 = 84.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.59x = 192.63 × 84.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.59x = 16,237.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,237.26/139.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.32

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