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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.70, 192.71 and 84.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.70, 192.71 and 84.42 is: 116.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.70 : 192.71 = 84.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.70/192.71 = 84.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.70x = 192.71 × 84.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.70x = 16,268.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,268.16/139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.45

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