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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.81, 192.96 and 102.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.81, 192.96 and 102.99 is: 142.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.81 : 192.96 = 102.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.81/192.96 = 102.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.81x = 192.96 × 102.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.81x = 19,872.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,872.95/139.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.14

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