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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.06, 191.68 and 104.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.06, 191.68 and 104.05 is: 143.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.06 : 191.68 = 104.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.06/191.68 = 104.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.06x = 191.68 × 104.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.06x = 19,944.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,944.30/139.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.42

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