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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.74, 192.63 and 84.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.74, 192.63 and 84.38 is: 116.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.74 : 192.63 = 84.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.74/192.63 = 84.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.74x = 192.63 × 84.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.74x = 16,254.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,254.12/139.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.32

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