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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.63, 192.81 and 96.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.63, 192.81 and 96.07 is: 132.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.63 : 192.81 = 96.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.63/192.81 = 96.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.63x = 192.81 × 96.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.63x = 18,523.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,523.26/139.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.66

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