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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.79, 192.65 and 102.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.79, 192.65 and 102.90 is: 141.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.79 : 192.65 = 102.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.79/192.65 = 102.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.79x = 192.65 × 102.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.79x = 19,823.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,823.89/139.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.81

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