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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.87, 192.93 and 84.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.87, 192.93 and 84.55 is: 116.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.87 : 192.93 = 84.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.87/192.93 = 84.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.87x = 192.93 × 84.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.87x = 16,312.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,312.23/139.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.62

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