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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.33, 192.29 and 102.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.33, 192.29 and 102.68 is: 141.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.33 : 192.29 = 102.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.33/192.29 = 102.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.33x = 192.29 × 102.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.33x = 19,743.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,743.38/139.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.71

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