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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.58, 192.64 and 81.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.58, 192.64 and 81.39 is: 112.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.58 : 192.64 = 81.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.58/192.64 = 81.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.58x = 192.64 × 81.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.58x = 15,677.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,677.80/139.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.33

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