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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.53, 192.54 and 81.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.53, 192.54 and 81.33 is: 112.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.53 : 192.54 = 81.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.53/192.54 = 81.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.53x = 192.54 × 81.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.53x = 15,659.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,659.28/139.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.23

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