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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.28, 192.24 and 104.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.28, 192.24 and 104.72 is: 144.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.28 : 192.24 = 104.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.28/192.24 = 104.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.28x = 192.24 × 104.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.28x = 20,131.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,131.37/139.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.54

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