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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.68, 192.80 and 84.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.68, 192.80 and 84.42 is: 116.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.68 : 192.80 = 84.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.68/192.80 = 84.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.68x = 192.80 × 84.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.68x = 16,276.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,276.18/139.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.52

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