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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.62, 192.54 and 102.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.62, 192.54 and 102.81 is: 141.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.62 : 192.54 = 102.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.62/192.54 = 102.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.62x = 192.54 × 102.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.62x = 19,795.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,795.04/139.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.78

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