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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.96, 193.10 and 105.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.96, 193.10 and 105.11 is: 145.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.96 : 193.10 = 105.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.96/193.10 = 105.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.96x = 193.10 × 105.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.96x = 20,296.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,296.74/139.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.02

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