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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.54, 192.58 and 81.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.54, 192.58 and 81.32 is: 112.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.54 : 192.58 = 81.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.54/192.58 = 81.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.54x = 192.58 × 81.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.54x = 15,660.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,660.61/139.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.23

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