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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.71, 192.72 and 87.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.71, 192.72 and 87.26 is: 120.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.71 : 192.72 = 87.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.71/192.72 = 87.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.71x = 192.72 × 87.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.71x = 16,816.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,816.31/139.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.37

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