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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.91, 193.36 and 103.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.91, 193.36 and 103.32 is: 142.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.91 : 193.36 = 103.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.91/193.36 = 103.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.91x = 193.36 × 103.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.91x = 19,977.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,977.96/139.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.79

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