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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.95, 193.16 and 81.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.95, 193.16 and 81.73 is: 112.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.95 : 193.16 = 81.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.95/193.16 = 81.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.95x = 193.16 × 81.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.95x = 15,786.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,786.97/139.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.80

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