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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.60, 192.72 and 81.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.60, 192.72 and 81.44 is: 112.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.60 : 192.72 = 81.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.60/192.72 = 81.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.60x = 192.72 × 81.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.60x = 15,695.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,695.12/139.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.43

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