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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.97, 193.08 and 87.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.97, 193.08 and 87.53 is: 120.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.97 : 193.08 = 87.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.97/193.08 = 87.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.97x = 193.08 × 87.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.97x = 16,900.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,900.29/139.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.74

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