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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.77, 192.83 and 96.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.77, 192.83 and 96.03 is: 132.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.77 : 192.83 = 96.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.77/192.83 = 96.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.77x = 192.83 × 96.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.77x = 18,516.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,516.98/139.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.48

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