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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.96, 193.14 and 77.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.96, 193.14 and 77.80 is: 107.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.96 : 193.14 = 77.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.96/193.14 = 77.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.96x = 193.14 × 77.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.96x = 15,025.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,025.33/139.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.36

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