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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.65, 192.72 and 89.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.65, 192.72 and 89.85 is: 123.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.65 : 192.72 = 89.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.65/192.72 = 89.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.65x = 192.72 × 89.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.65x = 17,315.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,315.89/139.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.99

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