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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.86, 192.81 and 96.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.86, 192.81 and 96.12 is: 132.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.86 : 192.81 = 96.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.86/192.81 = 96.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.86x = 192.81 × 96.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.86x = 18,532.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,532.90/139.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.51

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