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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139, 191.28 and 106.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139, 191.28 and 106.12 is: 146.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139 : 191.28 = 106.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139/191.28 = 106.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139x = 191.28 × 106.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139x = 20,298.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,298.63/139
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.03

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