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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.22, 192.12 and 81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.22, 192.12 and 81 is: 111.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.22 : 192.12 = 81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.22/192.12 = 81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.22x = 192.12 × 81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.22x = 15,561.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,561.87/139.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.78

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