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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.91, 192.60 and 103.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.91, 192.60 and 103.01 is: 141.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.91 : 192.60 = 103.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.91/192.60 = 103.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.91x = 192.60 × 103.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.91x = 19,839.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,839.73/139.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.80

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