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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.72, 192.68 and 93.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.72, 192.68 and 93.08 is: 128.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.72 : 192.68 = 93.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.72/192.68 = 93.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.72x = 192.68 × 93.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.72x = 17,934.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,934.65/139.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.36

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