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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.73, 192.93 and 104.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.73, 192.93 and 104.84 is: 144.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.73 : 192.93 = 104.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.73/192.93 = 104.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.73x = 192.93 × 104.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.73x = 20,226.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,226.26/139.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.75

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