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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.82, 192.83 and 90.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.82, 192.83 and 90.65 is: 125.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.82 : 192.83 = 90.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.82/192.83 = 90.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.82x = 192.83 × 90.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.82x = 17,478.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,478.62/139.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.01

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