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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.72, 192.75 and 81.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.72, 192.75 and 81.49 is: 112.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.72 : 192.75 = 81.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.72/192.75 = 81.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.72x = 192.75 × 81.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.72x = 15,707.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,707.20/139.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.42

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