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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.96, 193.07 and 103.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.96, 193.07 and 103.04 is: 142.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.96 : 193.07 = 103.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.96/193.07 = 103.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.96x = 193.07 × 103.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.96x = 19,893.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,893.23/139.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.14

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