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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.89, 193.02 and 103.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.89, 193.02 and 103.08 is: 142.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.89 : 193.02 = 103.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.89/193.02 = 103.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.89x = 193.02 × 103.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.89x = 19,896.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,896.50/139.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.23

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