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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.95, 193.10 and 87.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.95, 193.10 and 87.47 is: 120.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.95 : 193.10 = 87.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.95/193.10 = 87.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.95x = 193.10 × 87.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.95x = 16,889.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,889.05/139.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.68

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