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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.62, 192.71 and 84.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.62, 192.71 and 84.40 is: 116.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.62 : 192.71 = 84.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.62/192.71 = 84.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.62x = 192.71 × 84.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.62x = 16,264.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,264.72/139.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.49

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