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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.83, 192.97 and 77.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.83, 192.97 and 77.66 is: 107.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.83 : 192.97 = 77.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.83/192.97 = 77.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.83x = 192.97 × 77.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.83x = 14,985.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,985.47/139.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.17

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