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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.87, 192.88 and 90.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.87, 192.88 and 90.73 is: 125.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.87 : 192.88 = 90.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.87/192.88 = 90.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.87x = 192.88 × 90.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.87x = 17,500.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,500.00/139.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.12

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