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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.66, 192.78 and 87.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.66, 192.78 and 87.22 is: 120.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.66 : 192.78 = 87.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.66/192.78 = 87.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.66x = 192.78 × 87.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.66x = 16,814.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,814.27/139.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.39

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