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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.76, 192.95 and 100.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.76, 192.95 and 100.88 is: 139.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.76 : 192.95 = 100.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.76/192.95 = 100.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.76x = 192.95 × 100.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.76x = 19,464.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,464.80/139.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.27

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