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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.73, 192.71 and 87.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.73, 192.71 and 87.21 is: 120.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.73 : 192.71 = 87.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.73/192.71 = 87.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.73x = 192.71 × 87.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.73x = 16,806.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,806.46/139.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.28

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