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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.66, 192.74 and 84.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.66, 192.74 and 84.40 is: 116.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.66 : 192.74 = 84.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.66/192.74 = 84.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.66x = 192.74 × 84.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.66x = 16,267.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,267.26/139.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.48

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