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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.61, 192.65 and 81.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.61, 192.65 and 81.38 is: 112.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.61 : 192.65 = 81.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.61/192.65 = 81.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.61x = 192.65 × 81.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.61x = 15,676.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,676.49/139.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.29

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