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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.84, 192.99 and 90.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.84, 192.99 and 90.76 is: 125.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.84 : 192.99 = 90.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.84/192.99 = 90.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.84x = 192.99 × 90.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.84x = 17,515.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,515.77/139.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.26

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