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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.83, 193.10 and 88.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.83, 193.10 and 88.17 is: 121.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.83 : 193.10 = 88.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.83/193.10 = 88.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.83x = 193.10 × 88.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.83x = 17,025.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,025.19/139.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.76

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