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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.70, 192.72 and 84.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.70, 192.72 and 84.40 is: 116.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.70 : 192.72 = 84.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.70/192.72 = 84.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.70x = 192.72 × 84.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.70x = 16,265.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,265.57/139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.43

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