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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.65, 192.73 and 81.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.65, 192.73 and 81.45 is: 112.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.65 : 192.73 = 81.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.65/192.73 = 81.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.65x = 192.73 × 81.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.65x = 15,697.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,697.86/139.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.41

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