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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.80, 192.78 and 104.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.80, 192.78 and 104.82 is: 144.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.80 : 192.78 = 104.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.80/192.78 = 104.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.80x = 192.78 × 104.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.80x = 20,207.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,207.20/139.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.54

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