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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.65, 192.68 and 90.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.65, 192.68 and 90.47 is: 124.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.65 : 192.68 = 90.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.65/192.68 = 90.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.65x = 192.68 × 90.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.65x = 17,431.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,431.76/139.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.82

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