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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.71, 192.84 and 90.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.71, 192.84 and 90.59 is: 125.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.71 : 192.84 = 90.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.71/192.84 = 90.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.71x = 192.84 × 90.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.71x = 17,468.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,468.79/139.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.04

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