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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.89, 193.07 and 84.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.89, 193.07 and 84.65 is: 116.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.89 : 193.07 = 84.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.89/193.07 = 84.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.89x = 193.07 × 84.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.89x = 16,343.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,343.38/139.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.83

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