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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.80, 192.88 and 84.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.80, 192.88 and 84.54 is: 116.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.80 : 192.88 = 84.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.80/192.88 = 84.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.80x = 192.88 × 84.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.80x = 16,306.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,306.08/139.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.64

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