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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.23, 192.11 and 81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.23, 192.11 and 81 is: 111.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.23 : 192.11 = 81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.23/192.11 = 81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.23x = 192.11 × 81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.23x = 15,560.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,560.51/139.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.76

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