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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.74, 192.83 and 90.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.74, 192.83 and 90.71 is: 125.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.74 : 192.83 = 90.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.74/192.83 = 90.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.74x = 192.83 × 90.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.74x = 17,491.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,491.61/139.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.17

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