Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.56, 192.60 and 105
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 139.56, 192.60 and 105 is: 144.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139.56 : 192.60 = 105 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139.56/192.60 = 105/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139.56x = 192.60 × 105 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139.56x = 20,223 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,223/139.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144.91
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