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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.88, 192.99 and 92.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.88, 192.99 and 92.61 is: 127.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.88 : 192.99 = 92.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.88/192.99 = 92.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.88x = 192.99 × 92.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.88x = 17,872.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,872.89/139.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.78

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