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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.85, 193 and 96.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.85, 193 and 96.11 is: 132.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.85 : 193 = 96.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.85/193 = 96.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.85x = 193 × 96.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.85x = 18,549.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,549.23/139.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.64

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