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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.73, 192.92 and 96.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.73, 192.92 and 96.12 is: 132.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.73 : 192.92 = 96.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.73/192.92 = 96.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.73x = 192.92 × 96.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.73x = 18,542.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,542.99/139.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.71

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