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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.92, 193.18 and 96.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.92, 193.18 and 96.44 is: 133.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.92 : 193.18 = 96.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.92/193.18 = 96.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.92x = 193.18 × 96.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.92x = 18,630.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,630.28/139.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.15

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