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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.76, 192.78 and 102.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.76, 192.78 and 102.92 is: 141.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.76 : 192.78 = 102.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.76/192.78 = 102.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.76x = 192.78 × 102.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.76x = 19,840.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,840.92/139.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.96

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