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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.77, 192.89 and 81.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.77, 192.89 and 81.59 is: 112.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.77 : 192.89 = 81.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.77/192.89 = 81.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.77x = 192.89 × 81.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.77x = 15,737.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,737.13/139.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.59

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