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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.93, 193.12 and 81.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.93, 193.12 and 81.70 is: 112.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.93 : 193.12 = 81.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.93/193.12 = 81.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.93x = 193.12 × 81.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.93x = 15,777.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,777.22/139.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.75

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