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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.89, 192.87 and 96.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.89, 192.87 and 96.15 is: 132.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.89 : 192.87 = 96.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.89/192.87 = 96.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.89x = 192.87 × 96.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.89x = 18,544.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,544.45/139.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.56

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