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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.96, 193.13 and 76.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.96, 193.13 and 76.94 is: 106.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.96 : 193.13 = 76.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.96/193.13 = 76.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.96x = 193.13 × 76.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.96x = 14,859.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,859.42/139.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.17

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