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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.59, 192.59 and 104.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.59, 192.59 and 104.74 is: 144.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.59 : 192.59 = 104.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.59/192.59 = 104.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.59x = 192.59 × 104.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.59x = 20,171.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,171.85/139.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.51

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