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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.55, 192.42 and 104.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.55, 192.42 and 104.54 is: 144.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.55 : 192.42 = 104.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.55/192.42 = 104.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.55x = 192.42 × 104.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.55x = 20,114.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,114.62/139.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.14

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