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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.61, 192.65 and 84.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.61, 192.65 and 84.34 is: 116.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.61 : 192.65 = 84.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.61/192.65 = 84.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.61x = 192.65 × 84.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.61x = 16,247.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,247.92/139.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.38

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