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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139, 191.68 and 114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139, 191.68 and 114.40 is: 157.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139 : 191.68 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139/191.68 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139x = 191.68 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139x = 21,928.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,928.19/139
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.76

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