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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.75, 192.89 and 104.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.75, 192.89 and 104.90 is: 144.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.75 : 192.89 = 104.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.75/192.89 = 104.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.75x = 192.89 × 104.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.75x = 20,233.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,233.46/139.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.79

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