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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.65, 192.62 and 84.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.65, 192.62 and 84.38 is: 116.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.65 : 192.62 = 84.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.65/192.62 = 84.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.65x = 192.62 × 84.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.65x = 16,251.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,251.89/139.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.38

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