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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.93, 193.05 and 96.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.93, 193.05 and 96.19 is: 132.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.93 : 193.05 = 96.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.93/193.05 = 96.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.93x = 193.05 × 96.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.93x = 18,569.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,569.00/139.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.70

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