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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.76, 192.76 and 90.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.76, 192.76 and 90.65 is: 125.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.76 : 192.76 = 90.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.76/192.76 = 90.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.76x = 192.76 × 90.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.76x = 17,473.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,473.95/139.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.03

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