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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.72, 192.96 and 88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.72, 192.96 and 88 is: 121.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.72 : 192.96 = 88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.72/192.96 = 88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.72x = 192.96 × 88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.72x = 16,980.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,980.48/139.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.53

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