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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.68, 192.64 and 90.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.68, 192.64 and 90.52 is: 124.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.68 : 192.64 = 90.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.68/192.64 = 90.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.68x = 192.64 × 90.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.68x = 17,437.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,437.77/139.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.84

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