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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.81, 192.88 and 84.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.81, 192.88 and 84.52 is: 116.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.81 : 192.88 = 84.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.81/192.88 = 84.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.81x = 192.88 × 84.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.81x = 16,302.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,302.22/139.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.60

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