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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.60, 192.44 and 87.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.60, 192.44 and 87.76 is: 120.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.60 : 192.44 = 87.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.60/192.44 = 87.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.60x = 192.44 × 87.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.60x = 16,888.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,888.53/139.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.98

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