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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.91, 193.08 and 77.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.91, 193.08 and 77.73 is: 107.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.91 : 193.08 = 77.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.91/193.08 = 77.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.91x = 193.08 × 77.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.91x = 15,008.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,008.11/139.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.27

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