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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.65, 192.71 and 81.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.65, 192.71 and 81.44 is: 112.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.65 : 192.71 = 81.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.65/192.71 = 81.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.65x = 192.71 × 81.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.65x = 15,692.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,692.93/139.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.37

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