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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.78, 192.85 and 90.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.78, 192.85 and 90.72 is: 125.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.78 : 192.85 = 90.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.78/192.85 = 90.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.78x = 192.85 × 90.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.78x = 17,495.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,495.35/139.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.16

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