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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.67, 192.83 and 102.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.67, 192.83 and 102.92 is: 142.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.67 : 192.83 = 102.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.67/192.83 = 102.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.67x = 192.83 × 102.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.67x = 19,846.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,846.25/139.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.09

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