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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.96, 193.15 and 87.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.96, 193.15 and 87.51 is: 120.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.96 : 193.15 = 87.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.96/193.15 = 87.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.96x = 193.15 × 87.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.96x = 16,902.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,902.56/139.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.77

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