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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.65, 192.77 and 96.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.65, 192.77 and 96.13 is: 132.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.65 : 192.77 = 96.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.65/192.77 = 96.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.65x = 192.77 × 96.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.65x = 18,530.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,530.50/139.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.70

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