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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.61, 192.83 and 96.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.61, 192.83 and 96.27 is: 132.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.61 : 192.83 = 96.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.61/192.83 = 96.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.61x = 192.83 × 96.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.61x = 18,563.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,563.26/139.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.97

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