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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.83, 193.01 and 84.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.83, 193.01 and 84.62 is: 116.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.83 : 193.01 = 84.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.83/193.01 = 84.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.83x = 193.01 × 84.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.83x = 16,331.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,331.12/139.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.79

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