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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.67, 192.78 and 87.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.67, 192.78 and 87.24 is: 120.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.67 : 192.78 = 87.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.67/192.78 = 87.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.67x = 192.78 × 87.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.67x = 16,818.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,818.13/139.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.42

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