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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.15, 192.27 and 104.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.15, 192.27 and 104.32 is: 144.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.15 : 192.27 = 104.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.15/192.27 = 104.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.15x = 192.27 × 104.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.15x = 20,057.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,057.61/139.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.14

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