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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.91, 193.02 and 83.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.91, 193.02 and 83.90 is: 115.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.91 : 193.02 = 83.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.91/193.02 = 83.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.91x = 193.02 × 83.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.91x = 16,193.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,193.41/139.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.75

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