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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.62, 192.64 and 83.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.62, 192.64 and 83.58 is: 115.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.62 : 192.64 = 83.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.62/192.64 = 83.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.62x = 192.64 × 83.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.62x = 16,100.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,100.62/139.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.32

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