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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.70, 192.79 and 84.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.70, 192.79 and 84.44 is: 116.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.70 : 192.79 = 84.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.70/192.79 = 84.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.70x = 192.79 × 84.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.70x = 16,279.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,279.05/139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.53

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