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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.61, 192.68 and 87.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.61, 192.68 and 87.20 is: 120.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.61 : 192.68 = 87.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.61/192.68 = 87.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.61x = 192.68 × 87.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.61x = 16,801.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,801.35/139.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.35

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